Man of the Year

Man of the Year

2006-10-09 1h 55m PG-13
Comedy Romance Thriller
5.9
User Score
470 votes

"Elections are made to be broken."

Overview

The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch is responsible for his surprising victory.

Barry Levinson

Director

Barry Levinson

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$42,500,000

Runtime

1h 55m

Release Date

2006-10-09

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Reviews

tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

2024-09-02T19:52:33.103Z

"Man of the Year" starring Robin Williams is a comedy film about a talk show host who decides to run for president, highlighting how the political spectrum isn't always strictly left or right. Williams shines in his role, blending comedy with a touch of political savvy that showcases his acting prowess throughout the movie. He skillfully portrays the complexities of a politician, all while adding his trademark humor to the mix. The film is paced well, smoothly navigating through the engaging storyline that touches on election fraud and potential tampering. "Man of the Year" delivers a strong message about the need to break free from the constraints of traditional political divides and think outside the box. With its clever plot and Williams' stellar performance, this movie is a must-watch that I highly recommend to everyone.