Presidential impersonator Dave Kovic (Kevin Kline) pulls off the ploy quite well and learns a lot about himself, and what's right for the American people. Which, obviously, from a political sense could be damaging to one's public image. "King" Kong riding that bomb into oblivion. It's funny that when this Mike Judge cult classic came out in 2006, we thought a dystopian U.S. was not possible. Starring the great Tony Shalhoub and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the show lasted only one season on CBS in 2016. Go and break through the lines. Here Murphy plays a con man who decides to run for a … :cry: I used to work at a video store, and whenever someone would ask what our scariest movie was, a co-worker of mine always recommended that one. Or a deluded, pro wrestler-esque president in Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (Terry Crews). They were documentaries with hearty doses of humor, but I don't think of them as "comedy movies.". The show lasted an impressive seven seasons and Guillaume won an Emmy Award in 1985 for his starring role. Political Conspiracy (6) Presidential Election (6) Press Conference (6) U.s. This list may not reflect recent changes . I would consuder it a political comedy. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. We opened it up to movies of yesteryear, which typically don’t get as many reviews as their modern comedy …   |-- Latest Breaking News The film received lukewarm reviews, but Lemmon and Garner are solid in their roles -- as should be expected from two legendary actors.  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy. Political comedy television shows are a good way to help us to laugh at the things that we otherwise find disturbing. 2. He grew up in the far south suburbs of Chicago, 20 minutes from the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Ind. A documentary can be amusing. There’s no minimum review count for this list.   |-- The DU Lounge Satirical political comedy that focuses on the four main British political parties in the run up to the 2015 General Election. PG | 95 min | Comedy Many might not remember this under-the-radar Robbins cult classic from 1992, but it's worth celebrating because Roberts is one character that fans of the film love to hate. While the movie isn't great from top to bottom, it's not a waste of time and offers plenty of laughs. These 150 movies will take you to college (Animal House), past some fan favorites (Step Brothers, Super Troopers), and all around the globe (Kung Fu Hustle, Amelie). Starring the great … by Stanley Kubrick (1964), starring James Earl Jones, Peter Sellers & ... Idiocracy. The former “The Daily Show” TV host sets his movie in … Only saw the last 45 minutes last night. Votes: 165 Robert Guillaume played the sarcastic butler on that series, then got his own show when Benson went on to run the household for a widowed governor and his daughter in the late 1970s into the '80s.   |-- Topic Forums   |-- Archives One of the great movies of all time. Fox in the starring spot.   |-- Places 8. The late Bernie Mac, who stars as the brother and running mate of Rock's character, tends to often still some scenes. 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We’re still a week away from election day, and we’ve already worn out a mouse and got carpal tunnel syndrome from refreshing FiveThirtyEight, so gripping has the battle been … It had me fairly gripped, as I remember. None of the other films ont the list deserve to be on the list with Dr. Strangelove. Latest political Movies: Check out the list of all latest political movies released in 2020 along with trailers and reviews. © 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, All the President's Men (1976) If one is talking about American political films, I like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Farmer's Daughter and The Best Man. Edited on Wed May-27-09 07:48 AM by OmmmSweetOmmm, General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010), http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/fahrenheit911/tp/aatpfilms.htm, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/plotsummary. Of course, the East Coasters aren’t treated too kindly, either. Gilbert Gottfried was talking about Jean Domenion (spelling? And it's not just Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the hilariously and incompetently ruthless vice president Selina Meyer, but the rest of the main cast is just so much fun -- or rather dysfunctional. Not candidate for the list, but in the running for prescient musings on culture, economy, politics, and mass marketing. Thanks. Politics and comedy go well together -- whether on film, television or via our favorite streaming device. Johnson's goal is to make money off lobbyists, but he learns a few lessons along the way -- good and bad. Of course, the highlight remains Slim Pickens' Major T. J. ...aside from a few, say, Bob Roberts, comes to mind immediately, they play it safe w/the "moderate" approach because those making such movies realize the mindset of the demographic they're selling their product to. There are likely many who have not seen this film, which stars Luke Wilson, but it's quite entertaining and worth the time to enjoy. At least, that’s the case in Barry Levinson’s dark absurdist comedy about a political fixer (Robert De Niro) in cahoots with a Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) to cover up a presidential sex scandal. Got a message for Democratic Underground? :D. Bob Roberts seems like a remake of Face in the Crowd. ), who took over Saturday Night Live in 1980. The only electioneering that's done in movie is that of sexual and social politics. This culminated in a lengthy animated orgy involving just about all of the film’s characters, most of whom were based on crude racial … No offense to Charlie Sheen, but this ABC super hit was at its best with Michael J. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Trevor Cooper, Hugh Dennis. the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC. Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators. "Dick" is the awesomest movie ever. PG | 95 min | Comedy “Irresistible” is a light political comedy written and directed by Jon Stewart. You can follow Jeff at @jeffm401. And remember, while you're out there risking your life and limb through shot and shell, we'll be in be in here thinking what a sucker you are.". 1. I didn't know that.   |-- General Discussion Its both-sides-are-wrong indictment of American elections feels out of touch and out of time A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. It's not one of Hawn's most notable films, but if we don't take it seriously, it's quite fun to watch and good enough to make this list. Each of the Movies are political satire and worth of laughing. Great movie.   |-- Editorials & Other Articles We're talking about local politics within Pawnee, Ind. All while drawing plenty of laughs. PG | 138 min | Biography, Drama,... 3. Edited on Tue May-26-09 10:35 PM by aikoaiko, State of the Union has Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn as a presidential candidate and his wife, who although billed as Republicans, are far more liberal than any of today's Democrats, while taking in all the serious commentary. 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 don't even belong on the list. State of the Union, The Farmer's Daughter, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Mouse That Roared. Beatty's Jay Bulworth is a California senator who has become burned out on politics, or we think, and even running from an assassin. eval(ez_write_tag([[970,250],'democraticunderground_com-medrectangle-1','ezslot_4',177,'0','0']));report this ad Home Nix "Dick" and "Wag the Dog" which are totally forgettable. We have picked the top 5 best Political Comedy movies that you have to watch. The Funniest Movies About Politics. But soon he learns the nature of the game and decides to fight back the only way he knows how, with a con. Start with movies, and look first at Sausage Party, the 2016 animated comedy that was structured just like a Pixar film, except that it was R-rated and crossed all sorts of lines of propriety and taste. This doesn't seem like a non-plausible idea to put a look-a-like into the role of president when the real one is unable to do the job. Dir. Extraterrestrial bugs terrorizing the political scene -- and others -- in Washington, D.C. Jeff Mezydlo has written about sports and entertainment online and for print for more than 25 years. Edited on Tue May-26-09 07:14 PM by Lydia Leftcoast. Eddie Murphy stars as Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a con man from Florida who works his way into the United States Congress. Steve Carell stars in Jon Stewart’s political comedy “Irresistible,” which is available on demand beginning Friday, June 26. But the intensity is no less greater -- at least for overachiever Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon). Forums  |  Journals |  Store And does anyone remember Americathon? looks eerily similar to the Bush Plan for Iraq, "You're a brave man. Extraterrestrial bugs terrorizing the political scene -- and others -- in Washington, D.C. Forum Categories  |  Donate, About DU Perhaps it was a little too far-fetched for network television, but many think nothing in Washington should be taken seriously -- at least most of the time. After eight years of breaking into directing, he created another political satire – “The Death of Stalin.” Like most Rock films, the laughs can be hit or miss at times, but it's more than a serviceable film in terms of political comedies. While some critics see the show, and particularly Platt's Payton Hobart as a little pretentious, it's fun to see this talented and versatile performer in a starring role that he richly deserves. The Great Dictator (1940) This Tim Robbins-led mockumentary about a conniving, conservative, folk singer running for the United States senate. Following Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen was back at it again in 2012, when he came out with another political satire movie… Another classic from Alexander Payne, this is a dark comedy that also stars Matthew Broderick and Chris Klein, is brilliantly done to the point that the flaws of each character are pronounced, but in the a human way that should be relatable to most. Politics (6) Assassination Attempt (5) Capitol Hill (5) Dark Comedy (5) Dog (5) Government Corruption (5) Man Wears Eyeglasses (5) Non Fiction (5) Parody (5) Political Cover Up (5) Political Scandal (5) Republican President (5) Speech (5) Spoof (5) … However, cook Gretchen Kraus (Inga Swenson) often stole plenty of scenes. Edited on Mon May-25-09 03:33 PM by RUMMYisFROSTED. Big Forums Dave. Essential / Must-see / Genre-defying: political movies: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) The Battle of Algiers (La Battaglia di Algeri) (1966) All The President’s Men (1976) The Manchurian Candidate (1962) JFK (1991) by Ivan Reitman (1993), starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver & Frank Langella. But of course, "there's no fighting in the war room." Except for the documentaries, which don't belong at all. Viewing presidents, senators, generals, and political operatives with a barbed sense of good humor, these films treat politics with the appropriate … Political Comedy (30) Racism (30) American Politics (29) Based On Novel (29) Female Nudity (29) Gross Out Comedy (29) Late Night (29) Conspiracy (28) Man Wears Eyeglasses (28) Political Campaign (28) The White House (28) Actress Playing Multiple Roles (27) Bare Chested Male (27) F Word (27) Friendship (27) Gun (27) … Parks and Rec spanned quite a bit of the Pawnee political scene, from Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) running the parks department (and eventually a high-up state position) to the quirky mayor of the small town. Top 12 Political Comedy Movies By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com 1. the bulk of the movies you picked are from the last 20 years. Here are the top five political … Here’s another notable theatrical release to hit PVOD due to COVID-19: Focus Features’ Jon Stewart-directed political comedy Irresistible. A severely underrated film starring big names such as Alan Alda and the late, great John Candy and directed by Michael Moore -- his only film movie that's not a documentary. Even with big-name stars like Jack Lemmon, James Garner and Dan Aykroyd, this political comedy about the accessions of candidates to the U.S. presidency flew relatively under the radar. Critics Consensus: Mister America misses a number of its targets, but fans of Tim Heidecker's unique brand of comedy will find moments worth savoring in this dry political satire. Ben Platt stars in this Netflix hit as an ambitious teenager with dreams of the becoming the President of the United States. From her chief of staff Amy (Anna Chlumsky) to the doofish Jonah (Timothy Simons), the laughs are pretty much non-stop. Sound like a real-life politician somebody might now? Dir. He said that if she watched the Marx Brothers, she would say that she really liked Margaret Dumont, but what are those other guys supposed to be doing? The Distinguished Gentleman might be the last movie you would shout out if you were ever on Family Feud and "Eddie Murphy movies" was a category, but it's still a fun comedy with Eddie bringing the cool factor that made him a huge star in the '80s. Every political comedy fan knows or should know “In the Loop” (2009), which was the feature film debut of Scottish director Armando Iannucci. Long believed to be based on the political rise of Bill Clinton to the U.S. presidency, Primary Colors  is actually one of John Travolta's more underrated films. The Marx Brothers’ 1933 slapstick political comedy “Duck Soup” was a box-office bomb. Chris Rock stars in this early 2000s film as a Washington, D.C. alderman who finds himself reluctantly thrown into the presidential race. 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