IMDb's Top 10 Political Comedies
The Top 10 Political Comedies listed on IMDb.
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- CreatorArmando IannucciStarsJulia Louis-DreyfusTony HaleAnna ChlumskyFormer Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.Julia Louis-Dreyfus is amazing as a woman who finds out that being Vice President is nothing like she'd hoped.
- StarsJohn Di DomenicoRon SparksAron TagerThis insane comedy series examines President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.John Di Domenico and Ron Sparks star in this over-the-top series about what an extra sexist and racist President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office might be like.
- CreatorGarry TrudeauStarsJohn GoodmanClark JohnsonMatt MalloyFour Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.John Goodman stars in this series about four Republican senators who share a rental house together as they fight legal battles, both political parties, and each other.
- StarsPaul EddingtonNigel HawthorneDerek FowldsThe Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms, or so he thinks.One of the best series period to come out of Britain (not just political comedies), Paul Eddington stars as an idealistic young minister whose dreams of cutting government waste are constantly dashed by the veteran civil servant (played by the amazing Nigel Hawthorne) he works with.
I won't also list the follow-up series Yes, Prime Minister even though it is also great, because it's very much just a continuation of this one. It's definitely worth checking out too though! - DirectorBarry LevinsonStarsDustin HoffmanRobert De NiroAnne HecheShortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro star in this amazing political satire about a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who team up to create a fake war to divert attention away from a Presidential sex scandal.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsTom HanksJulia RobertsPhilip Seymour HoffmanA drama based on Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.Tom Hanks stars as Charlie Wilson, who in this based on real events story works with a rich Texas woman (Julia Roberts) to help Afghan fighters defeat their Soviet invaders. Also features a brilliant supporting performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsJohn TravoltaEmma ThompsonKathy BatesA man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for President of the United States of America.John Travolta stars as a charismatic Presidential candidate obviously based on Bill Clinton whose campaign becomes mired in various scandals.
- StarsBill MaherAndrew SullivanMichael MooreComedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.Kind of a cheat because it's a panel show but it is definitely about politics and often hilarious.
- DirectorWarren BeattyStarsWarren BeattyHalle BerryKimberly Deauna AdamsA suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.Warren Beatty plays a suicidal liberal senator who hires a hitman to kill him, then, believing he's dying anyway, adopts a "hip-hop" lifestyle and becomes bluntly honest with America's voters.
This movie is incredibly underrated! - DirectorAlexander PayneStarsMatthew BroderickReese WitherspoonLoren NelsonA high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.Such a fun movie! It may not be about serious politics but Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon take their high school's election so seriously - and hate each other so much - that this movie is hilarious!
RUNNERS UP: Dave, In the Loop.
