Fresh
A genial, expertly played political comedy proves that the spirit of Mr. Smith still lives.
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
Dave
In a country where anybody can become President, anybody just did.
1993 · 1h 50m · PG-13
Comedy
Directed by
Ivan Reitman
Overview
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Director and cast
- Ivan Reitman Director
- Kevin Kline as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
- Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Mitchell
- Frank Langella as Bob Alexander
- Kevin Dunn as Alan Reed
- Ving Rhames as Duane Stevenson
- Ben Kingsley as Vice-President Nance
- Charles Grodin as Murray Blum
- Faith Prince as Alice
- Laura Linney as Randi
- Bonnie Hunt as White House Tour Guide
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
95%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's impossible to say whether Dave will play as wonderfully over the decades as it does right now, but this smooth-as-silk comedy could not be more timely, or connect more hopefully with our current national consciousness.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
Fresh
While it's sloppy and draggy in parts, Kevin Kline, in the title role, delivers an ingratiating comedic performance.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh
Kline is so polished and resourceful that he can glide his way through even the creakiest bits and make them seem fresh.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
Though replete with amusing situations and clever lines, its strongest suit is the delicately pitched comic performances of its actors, most especially star Kevin Kline.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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