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Irresistible

  • 2020
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
24K
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Rose Byrne and Steve Carell in Irresistible (2020)
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A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.

  • Director
    • Jon Stewart
  • Writer
    • Jon Stewart
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Rose Byrne
    • Chris Cooper
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Stewart
    • Writer
      • Jon Stewart
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Rose Byrne
      • Chris Cooper
    • 250User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Gary Zimmer
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Faith Brewster
    Chris Cooper
    Chris Cooper
    • Jack Hastings
    Brent Sexton
    Brent Sexton
    • Mayor Braun
    Will Sasso
    Will Sasso
    • Big Mike
    C.J. Wilson
    C.J. Wilson
    • Dave Vanelton
    Kevin Maier
    • Councilman Jacobson
    Tom Key
    Tom Key
    • Councilman Pietkowski
    Charles Green
    Charles Green
    • Father Heuvel
    Alan Aisenberg
    Alan Aisenberg
    • Evan
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Kurt
    Matt Lewis
    Matt Lewis
    • Pearl
    Vince Pisani
    Vince Pisani
    • Kaplan
    Kurt Yue
    Kurt Yue
    • DNC Staffer
    Denise Moyé
    • DNC Staffer
    Andre Rodriguez II
    Andre Rodriguez II
    • DNC Staffer
    Neal Reddy
    Neal Reddy
    • DNC Staffer
    Sasha Morfaw
    Sasha Morfaw
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    • Director
      • Jon Stewart
    • Writer
      • Jon Stewart
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    9torivt65

    Sweet, Funny, & Sad

    This movie is exceptionally well paced, written, and acted. It's a charming, funny, and entertaining story while bringing in scary facts about our election system and placing the blame squarely on both party's shoulders. If you're concerned about the movie having a left lean b/c of John Stewart you shouldn't be too worried. He is more concerned w/ pointing out the ridiculousness of the entire election system and how both parties capitalize off of it then "pushing a liberal agenda". Very entertaining and educational!
    generalphosphorus

    An Inside Look From the Outside

    This film came out just when it needed to. An unbiased look at American politics and how BOTH parties take advantage of the very people they're supposed to help.

    Top notch actors playing characters you will love and then those you love to hate. Easily could have been another run of the mill take on a story we'll all seen before, but thanks to Jon Stewart we got something refreshing that also manages to subvert your expectations.

    Definitely worth a watch. 7/10
    8girl4film

    The end justifies the movie

    A very slow burn with a story you feel you've seen 100 times before, but when it finally gets where it's going it has a refreshing twist and decent commentary on elections.

    Good idea but I wish you didn't have to wait an hour for the movie to pick up.
    TxMike

    Parody of how elections are financed and run.

    This is the brainchild of Jon Stewart who wrote and directed. A small conservative community in Wisconsin is holding an election and the Washington based political consultants decide that they will enlist the local ex-Marine and farmer as the opponent of the incumbent, and run as a Democrat.

    There is a line in the movie, "This system, the way we elect people, it's terrifying. And exhausting. And I think it's driving us all insane." And that is pretty well how I feel, especially every 4 years when presidential elections come around. And this movie makes fun of that.

    Overall a very good watch, my wife and I enjoyed it at home on DVD from our public library. There is a significant "twist" near the end which makes it all even more absurd.
    9Tehr

    Jon Stewart at his finest

    A wonderfully scathing take on the political campaign system in America, regardless of party, and how it hurts the entire country, but especially small towns that are completely ignored except during election season.

    And be sure to watch through the credits for a further reality check.

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    • Trivia
      Partially inspired by the 2017 special election for Georgia's 6th congressional district, where the Democratic and Republican parties and groups supporting them spent more than $55 million combined - the most expensive House Congressional election in U.S. history.
    • Goofs
      All elections for mayor in Wisconsin are non-partisan.
    • Quotes

      Diana Hastings: This system, the way we elect people, it's terrifying. And exhausting. And I think it's driving us all insane.

    • Crazy credits
      There are many extra scenes after the closing credits start to roll, and those credits restart several times. When they're about to end, Trevor Potter, former FEC chairman gives a brief, funny interview to director Jon Stewart.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Failed Oscar Bait Movies of 2020 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Still the Same
      Written by Bob Seger

      Performed by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

      Courtesy of Hideout Records and Capitol Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2020 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Không Thể Cưỡng Lại
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Busboy Productions
      • Plan B Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $371,962
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    • Runtime
      • 1 hour, 41 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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