LKG

The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.

Runtime

1h 31m

Director

Michael Moore

Cast

John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman

The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.

Runtime

1h 58m

Director

Daniel LeConte

Cast

Philippe Val, Cabu, Charb

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

Runtime

1h 42m

Director

Tim Robbins

Cast

Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise

When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.

Runtime

1h 26m

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Cast

Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Runtime

1h 46m

Director

Armando Iannucci

Cast

Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee