Barack Obama unveils his favorite films and shows of 2020

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

We've made it to the tail-end of December, folks, and you know what that means, don't you? It's time for many to share lists of their favorite films, television shows, video games, and albums of the year! While I'm still compiling my own picks, former President Barack Obama has revealed a list of his favorite films and television series of 2020. As it happens, the former President and I have a lot in common when it comes to our preference for entertainment on screens both big and small. With that in mind, Mr. Obama, if you're interested in organizing a socially-distanced movie night, it would be my honor.

When it comes to TV shows, some of Obama's favorites include the following: The Queen's Gambit, Mrs. America, Better Call Saul, The Good Lord Bird, Devs, the Michael Jordan documentary series The Last Dance, and, believe it or not, Amazon's The Boys. That's right, my friends. Even Obama enjoys a bit of comic book ultra-violence.

As far as feature films are concerned, Obama's top choices include Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mank, Lovers Rock, Pixar's Soul, Nomadland, Beanpole, Crip Camp, and more!

“Like everyone else, we were stuck inside a lot this year,” Obama wrote in his tweet, “and with streaming further blurring the lines between theatrical movies and television features, I’ve expanded the list to include visual storytelling that I’ve enjoyed this year, regardless of format.”

You can check out the complete list of Barack Obama's favorite films and television shows below:

Films

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Beanpole
Bacurau
Nomadland
Soul
Lovers Rock
Collective
Mank
Martin Eden
Let Him Go
Time
Boys State
Selah And The Spades
Crip Camp

TV Shows

Better Call Saul
The Queen’s Gambit
I May Destroy You
The Boys
The Good Lord Bird
Devs
The Last Dance
Mrs. America
The Good Place
City So Real

What are some of your favorite films and TV shows from throughout this year? Let us know in the comments section below.