Plot
When Cam Brady (D-NC), a four-term Congressman, becomes a liability, the Motch brothers (think Koch brothers) recruit Marty Huggins, the son of a Republican heavy hitter, to run against him and be their vehicle to establish factories in the district that will import cheap Chinese labor. Trouble is, Marty is a lightweight, so his makeover falls to consultant Tim Wattley. The race tightens as Cam constantly shoots himself in the foot, while the prospect of winning also changes Marty and his family's dynamics. Meanwhile, Cam plays dirty, and Marty cottons on to the Moches' grand plan. What options do the rich have to get their way?
Written by
Chris Henchy, Shawn Harwell, Adam McKay
Directed by
Jay Roach
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Everyman Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Location Gourmet
Languages
English
Awards
2 wins & 4 nominations total