Long Shot

"Unlikely but not impossible."

May 3 2019 R 2h 5m
Comedy, Romance

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Plot

Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she's a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for...well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish-out-of-water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.

Written by

Dan Sterling, Liz Hannah

Directed by

Jonathan Levine

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Lionsgate, Good Universe, Point Grey Pictures, Denver and Delilah Productions, AG Studios

Languages

svenska, English, Français

Awards

5 wins & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
127,986
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA