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The Campaign

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
138K
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Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in The Campaign (2012)
When long-term congressman Cam Brady commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.
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SatireSlapstickComedy

An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.

  • Director
    • Jay Roach
  • Writers
    • Chris Henchy
    • Shawn Harwell
    • Adam McKay
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Jason Sudeikis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    138K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • Chris Henchy
      • Shawn Harwell
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Zach Galifianakis
      • Jason Sudeikis
    • 214User reviews
    • 206Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Cam Brady
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Marty Huggins
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Mitch
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Tim Wattley
    Katherine LaNasa
    Katherine LaNasa
    • Rose Brady
    Sarah Baker
    Sarah Baker
    • Mitzi Huggins
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Glenn Motch
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Wade Motch
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Raymond Huggins
    Karen Maruyama
    Karen Maruyama
    • Mrs. Yao
    Grant Goodman
    Grant Goodman
    • Clay Huggins
    Kya Haywood
    • Dylan Huggins
    Randall D. Cunningham
    Randall D. Cunningham
    • Cam Jr.
    • (as Randall Cunningham)
    Madison Wolfe
    Madison Wolfe
    • Jessica Brady
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Travis
    Josh Lawson
    Josh Lawson
    • Tripp
    Heather Lawless
    Heather Lawless
    • Diane
    Jack McBrayer
    Jack McBrayer
    • Mr. Mendenhall
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • Chris Henchy
      • Shawn Harwell
      • Adam McKay
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Note the size of Cam Brady's (Will Ferrell's) U.S. Flag lapel pin. As he begins to flounder in the polls, the flag grows until it is at least four to five times larger than the original.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie, Marty Huggins reveals a giant scar running across his torso, an injury he received as a very young child; photos showing a teenage Marty Huggins in a swim suit do not show this scar.
    • Quotes

      Marty Huggins: Wouldn't you like to hear Cam Brady recite the Lord's Prayer?

      Cam Brady: If the media would mind turning off all their recording devices and closing their eyes.

      [observes Mitch helping him]

      Cam Brady: Our Father, Art, who is up in Heaven. Aloe Vera be thy name. The thigh... Thy kingdom... come... the magic kingdom. As it is on Earth in a helicopter. Give us this day our daily... pizza. And let us digest it. Forgive us, forgive our passes we forget sometimes. On women folk with their... to dine, like that is a nice caboose you got there.

      [is cut off]

      Cam Brady: That's not part of it, I know that. Keep your heads bowed please. Forgive our tress passes. And lead us not into the Temptations for we are tired of their music and dancing. And deliver us from evil with your sword and mighty falcon. Forever and ever and ever. Amen.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits there is an additional scene depicting the trial with Motch brothers. The scene also partly explains the origins of Tim Wattley.
    • Alternate versions
      An Extended Cut running an extra 10 minutes is available on the Blu-ray. As well as inserting new scenes not seen in the theatrical cut, the drunk-driving scene plays out in a significantly different way. Cam has new dialogue as he steals the cop car, and he doesn't lose control and hit a cow - he realises what he's done, turns the car around (hitting a dumpster) and then drives back to the cop, who arrests him.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.117 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Gold on the Ceiling
      Written by Dan Auerbach, Patrick J. Carney (as Patrick Carney) and Danger Mouse (as Brian Burton)
      Performed by The Black Keys
      Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews214

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    Featured review
    8/10

    A simple comedy that does its job.

    After reading many reviews, i have to agree that this is a technically a bad film. The humor in this movie is very raw and crude (which doesn't bother me), and it has a very simple storyline. I was ready to give this movie a rating of a 5 or below until i stopped looking into the movie too much, and saw it for what it is. The purpose of a comedy is to make people laugh, and that is exactly what myself and the rest of the theater did for the majority of the movie. The movie is so relevant as well with the upcoming presidential elections, and i feel this movie helps take the edge of the brutality of the current Obama vs. Romney.

    If you just want to see a simple movie that will make you laugh without having to think about the plot, then see the movie.
    • gordyh96
    • Aug 18, 2012
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dog Fight
    • Filming locations
      • Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Everyman Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $95,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $86,907,746
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,588,460
      • Aug 12, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $104,907,746
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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