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.
Directed by Barry Levinson
usa president
presidential election
comedian
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Letterboxd
2.8 / 5
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Cast
Robin Williams
Tom Dobbs
Christopher Walken
Jack Menken
Laura Linney
Eleanor Green
Lewis Black
Eddie Langston
Jeff Goldblum
Stewart
David Alpay
Danny
Faith Daniels
Moderator
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Doug Murray
Mathias
Chris Matthews
News Anchor #1
James Carville
Political Commentator #1
Crew
Barry Levinson
Director
Barry Levinson
Writer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Steven Weisberg
Editor
James G. Robinson
Producer
Stefania Cella
Production Design
Joanne Leach
Stunt Double
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Racki
Stunts
Danny Lima
Stunts
Popular Reviews
76 reviews
Thomas Rogers
4.0★ · 02/03/26
There’s just way to much trying to be done all at the same time which really bogs down the movie for me
Robin Williams still and always will be funny however
There’s just way to much trying to be done all at the same time which really bogs down the movie for me
Robin Williams still and always will be funny however
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LightBrown
4.0★ · 12/08/25
What is the Wizard of Oz doing here
What is the Wizard of Oz doing here
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Alexander Berkowitz
5.4★ · 10/07/25
I’d vote for Robin Williams as president ngl
I’d vote for Robin Williams as president ngl
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Maranda
4.0★ · 08/31/25
Idk if it was not funny bc it’s too similar to real life or if it’s not funny bc it’s not funny
Idk if it was not funny bc it’s too similar to real life or if it’s not funny bc it’s not funny
