), who took over Saturday Night Live in 1980. Sadly, something that I'm told often. should see The Distinguished Gentleman before they open a textbook. Dave. But, it does make for a rather comical film. Only saw the last 45 minutes last night. Citizen Kane (1941) Satirical political comedy that focuses on the four main British political parties in the run up to the 2015 General Election. 2. 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And I noticed somebody mention Idiocracy, that would be a good choice.  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy. Following Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen was back at it again in 2012, when he came out with another political satire movie…   |-- Political Videos The show lasted an impressive seven seasons and Guillaume won an Emmy Award in 1985 for his starring role. It's funny that when this Mike Judge cult classic came out in 2006, we thought a dystopian U.S. was not possible. A documentary can be amusing. :D. Bob Roberts seems like a remake of Face in the Crowd. TiVoing it. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Gilbert Gottfried was talking about Jean Domenion (spelling?   |-- General Discussion 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. 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) (Well, "Sicko" sort of takes a comedian's approach.). Forums  |  Journals |  Store Each of the Movies are political satire and worth of laughing. All while drawing plenty of laughs. The Funniest Movies About Politics. 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. Click 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. In case the daily news cycle isn't enough for you, feel free to catch up on some of the best political dramas created for the small screen. It's not one of Murphy's best films, but good enough to keep our interest and draw a sufficient amount of laughs. Top 12 Political Comedy Movies By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com 1. LLC, Edited on Mon May-25-09 03:20 PM by EFerrari. “Irresistible” is a light political comedy written and directed by Jon Stewart. … Political comedy, she argues, can foster a sense of shared ideals. And, from what we hear, their portrayals are spot-on for the D.C. political sect. While there was plenty of dysfunction among the political higher-ups of Pawnee, we just could not get enough and grew to love them over the years. Forum Categories Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. PG | 95 min | Comedy Nix "Dick" and "Wag the Dog" which are totally forgettable. 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. Good example of how even the people involved can have little control over it all. Peter Sellers plays multiple roles, mostly to perfection. Extraterrestrial bugs terrorizing the political scene -- and others -- in Washington, D.C. Edited on Tue May-26-09 07:14 PM by Lydia Leftcoast. This was just a lot of good fun. The Great Dictator (1940) Stewart takes an over-the-top, sitcom-level, insult-laden approach to the dynamic … page. 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. Which, obviously, from a political sense could be damaging to one's public image. Running alongside the hoary tradition of the political drama is the rich vein of political comedies, treating Washington, or its local equivalents, as ripe for mockery and abuse. You can follow Jeff at @jeffm401. Pages in category "Political films" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC. TV culture, big media, commercialism, consumerism, corporatism, militarism... if these aren't politics, what is? Go and break through the lines. eval(ez_write_tag([[970,250],'democraticunderground_com-medrectangle-1','ezslot_4',177,'0','0']));report this ad Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) by Stanley Kubrick (1964), starring James Earl Jones, Peter Sellers & ... Idiocracy. A great comedy from when there were still plenty on network TV. Dir.   |-- Editorials & Other Articles Some of the chosen films definitely aren't comedies. 1. 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 don't even belong on the list. But the intensity is no less greater -- at least for overachiever Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon).   |-- Latest Breaking News Every political comedy fan knows or should know “In the Loop” (2009), which was the feature film debut of Scottish director Armando Iannucci. Movies like Capra’s “Mr. 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 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. But of course, "there's no fighting in the war room." We're talking high school student body elections. Political Conspiracy (6) Presidential Election (6) Press Conference (6) U.s. For those who have never seen it, Dave is a fun watch that actually makes more sense in today's climate. Extraterrestrial bugs terrorizing the political scene -- and others -- in Washington, D.C. Not candidate for the list, but in the running for prescient musings on culture, economy, politics, and mass marketing. 8. This list may not reflect recent changes . I didn't know that. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) An insane general starts a process to nuclear holocaust that a war room of politicians and generals frantically try to stop. One of the great movies of all time. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Italian political comedy films‎ (1 C, 6 P) S South Korean political comedy films‎ (1 P) Pages in category "Political comedy films" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. There’s no minimum review count for this list. The Candidate .and failsafe aren't either. Of course, the highlight remains Slim Pickens' Major T. J. 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. Votes: 165 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). 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. Dir. It received mixed reviews from critics, and a bitter and heated contract … Rosewater. PG | 95 min | Comedy For sheer twists, turns, stakes and nail-biting drama, nothing at the movies this year has been able to compete with the 2016 Election. 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.". Emailed daily. Remember, not everything is what it appears to be on the surface. Jeff Mezydlo has written about sports and entertainment online and for print for more than 25 years. 2. My Forums, Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com 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. 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. Steve Carell stars in Jon Stewart’s political comedy “Irresistible,” which is available on demand beginning Friday, June 26. Ever! 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. However, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton shine in supporting roles. Smith Goes to Washington” — and some of its latter-day descendants, such as “Swing Vote” (2008) — are political comedies notably scrubbed of any real politics. Political comedy television shows are a good way to help us to laugh at the things that we otherwise find disturbing. Always free! 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? Big Forums Political Comedy (13) U.s. President (13) Corruption (12) Title Spoken By Character (12) American President (11) Helicopter (11) Dog (10) Husband Wife Relationship (10) Political Corruption (10) Airplane (9) Black Comedy (9) New York City (9) Parody (9) Presidential Candidate (9) Presidential Election (9) Secret Service (9) African … Here’s another notable theatrical release to hit PVOD due to COVID-19: Focus Features’ Jon Stewart-directed political comedy Irresistible. Especially a documentary about clowns. I just received A Face in the Crowd from Netflix. While there has always been questions about how accurate - or even true - this 1989 film is, the gist is Long's relationship with a stripper named Blaze. Except for the documentaries, which don't belong at all. Or a deluded, pro wrestler-esque president in Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (Terry Crews). All the President's Men (1976) The late Bernie Mac, who stars as the brother and running mate of Rock's character, tends to often still some scenes. Peruse the full list of the 100 Best Movies on Netflix or dig into the 10 Best Political Movies on Netflix below: 10. ..... And why are "Sicko" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" listed as comedies? A spin-off of the randy ABC sitcom Soap. 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. Eddie Murphy stars as Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a con man from Florida who works his way into the United States Congress. "Dick" is the awesomest movie ever.   |-- General Discussion: Presidency They were documentaries with hearty doses of humor, but I don't think of them as "comedy movies.". PG | 138 min | Biography, Drama,... 3.  |  Donate, About DU here to send us a message. but can we pigeonhole it as just 'political' when it mercilessly attacks every major aspect of American society? looks eerily similar to the Bush Plan for Iraq, "You're a brave man. It had me fairly gripped, as I remember. Its both-sides-are-wrong indictment of American elections feels out of touch and out of time Photo: Daniel McFadden, Focus Features. Zoey Deutch also shines a budding environmental activist. Chris Rock stars in this early 2000s film as a Washington, D.C. alderman who finds himself reluctantly thrown into the presidential race. Got a message for Democratic Underground? This was just a lot of good fun. board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules  |  Discussion Passed | 129 min | Comedy, Drama Jon Stewart’s political comedy Irresistible is telling the wrong truths for the moment. Of course, the East Coasters aren’t treated too kindly, either. 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. opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent 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) … Here Murphy plays a con man who decides to run for a … The only electioneering that's done in movie is that of sexual and social politics. Synopsis: A freshman filmmaker follows Tim Heidecker during the final month of his campaign for district attorney. While the movie isn't great from top to bottom, it's not a waste of time and offers plenty of laughs. Fox's role as Deputy Mayor of New York Mike Flaherty revived his career and made him a household name in Hollywood once again. Bulworth, with Warren Beatty in the starring role, is one of the better films within this particular genre. He grew up in the far south suburbs of Chicago, 20 minutes from the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Ind. We have picked the top 5 best Political Comedy movies that you have to watch. © 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, But soon he learns the nature of the game and decides to fight back the only way he knows how, with a con. The film received lukewarm reviews, but Lemmon and Garner are solid in their roles -- as should be expected from two legendary actors. However, co-stars Richard Kind, Alan Ruck and Michael Boatman were nearly as special.   |-- DU Groups Edited on Mon May-25-09 03:33 PM by RUMMYisFROSTED. The Marx Brothers’ 1933 slapstick political comedy “Duck Soup” was a box-office bomb. by Ivan Reitman (1993), starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver & Frank Langella. The idea of the United States and Canada possibly going to war is quite comical, much like this entire film that should have been more celebrated more than it was upon release in 1995. Travolta, who stars as Jack Stanton, the Governor of Arkansas running for president is ruthlessly endearing. Starring the great Tony Shalhoub and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the show lasted only one season on CBS in 2016. No offense to Charlie Sheen, but this ABC super hit was at its best with Michael J. This Tim Robbins-led mockumentary about a conniving, conservative, folk singer running for the United States senate. Thanks.   |-- Archives After eight years of breaking into directing, he created another political satire – “The Death of Stalin.” 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. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 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. Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Trevor Cooper, Hugh Dennis. Simply magnificent. Fox in the starring spot. Yes, those are great and truthful comedies. Here are the top five political … Edited on Mon May-25-09 05:53 PM by Mike 03. 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. ...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. Didn't see "comedy." Important Notices: By participating on this discussion But, like DePalma's "Redacted," it speaks to the moment. A fun little fictional play on the Watergate scandal. And for the UK, Left, Right and Centre, and I'm All Right Jack.   |-- The DU Lounge However, cook Gretchen Kraus (Inga Swenson) often stole plenty of scenes. As we will see often on this list, dark, political satire will be somewhat of a running theme. Johnson's goal is to make money off lobbyists, but he learns a few lessons along the way -- good and bad.   |-- Places 1. Sound like a real-life politician somebody might now? 8. 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. 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. And yet they team up to upset a crooked current POTUS.. You mean, besides the Russell Crowe character being such a magnificent asshole? Laura Linney and Chris Walken are great in it also! Although not a movie, one must never discount FU.   |-- Ask the Administrators We're talking about local politics within Pawnee, Ind. 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 … State of the Union, The Farmer's Daughter, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Mouse That Roared. TV culture, big media, commercialism, consumerism, corporatism, militarism, etc? Political comedy is everywhere these days, from The Colbert Report, to SNL skits, to political ads on YouTube. Goldie Hawn earned a lot of work during the 1980s, especially in the early portion of the decade. Here's a look at some of the more notable such films. voter machine fraud, and cover ups! What do you think of Ruling Class? A fictional account of the buoyant Louisiana governor Earl Long (Paul Newman). Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the I know it sounds absurd, but step back and really look at that film, from beginning to end. 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. 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.   |-- Topic Forums None of the other films ont the list deserve to be on the list with Dr. Strangelove. 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) … This holds a special place for me because it was the last movie I watched with my dad before he died. Politics and comedy go well together -- whether on film, television or via our favorite streaming device. Beatty's Jay Bulworth is a California senator who has become burned out on politics, or we think, and even running from an assassin. 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. 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. the bulk of the movies you picked are from the last 20 years. 4. Latest political Movies: Check out the list of all latest political movies released in 2020 along with trailers and reviews. We opened it up to movies of yesteryear, which typically don’t get as many reviews as their modern comedy … This culminated in a lengthy animated orgy involving just about all of the film’s characters, most of whom were based on crude racial … In this 1984 movie, Hawn plays Sunny Davis, a waitress who ends up thwarting the assassination attempt of a foreign diplomat. Directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick, this dark comedy takes viewers into the dysfunctional governmental intricacies of the Cold War. 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. Better films within this particular genre Conference ( 6 ) U.s that we find. Film, from a political sense could be damaging to one 's public image of 's. Teenager with dreams of the decade... Idiocracy ’ Jon Stewart-directed political written. 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