Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation’s government falling into chaos and time running out, its up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country. 　　Composers Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser (The Day After Tomorrow) reunite with director Roland Emmerich for this summer blockbuster.