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Our Brand Is Crisis streaming

2015 Movie United States Drama, Comedy 108 min FSK 12

By: David Gordon Green With: Zoe Kazan, Sandra Bullock, Ann Dowd, Scoot McNairy, Anthony Mackie

In 2002, Bolivian politician Pedro Gallo hires American James Carville's political consulting firm, Greenberg Carville Shrum, to help him win the 2002 Bolivian presidential election. GCS brings in Jane Bodine to manage the campaign in Bolivia. Battling her arch nemesis, the opposition's political consultant Pat Candy.

Filmium rating

61%

Mood

Cynical

Darkly Humorous

Humorous

Satirical

Serious

Cast & Crew

David Gordon Green

Peter Straughan

Rachel Boynton

Sandra Bullock

Billy Bob Thornton

Ann Dowd

Anthony Mackie

Joaquim de Almeida

Zoe Kazan

Scoot McNairy

Adaptation

Based On Documentary

Political Satire

Real Events

Budget

Mid-Budget

Studio-Backed

Theatrical

Cinematic Technique

35Mm Film

Character Interactions

Documentary-Inspired

Political Satire

Realistic Portrayal

Narrative Structure

Based On Real Events

Character-Driven

Linear

Pace

Dialogue-Driven

Dynamic

Moderate

Plot-Focused

Reflective

Urgent

Runtime

Around 2 Hours

Paced For Theatrical Release

Short To Moderate

Soundtrack

Ambient

Dialogue-Focused

Scoreless

Style

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Political Satire

Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Early 2000S

Post-9/11

Central Conflict

Campaign Ethics

Political Deception

Power Struggle

Characters

Bolivian Politicians

Campaign Strategists

Political Consultants

Ending

Disillusionment

Personal Regret

Political Compromise

Historical Context

2002 Bolivian Election

Latin American Democracy

Post-9/11 Politics

Key Plot Points

Crisis Declaration

Election Victory

Smear Campaign

Plot

Bolivian Election

Campaign Strategy

Consultant Rivalry

Ethical Dilemmas

Political Campaign

Political Manipulation

Setting

Bolivia

New Orleans

Political Campaign

Political Landscape

The Peace

Shooting Location

Bolivia

New Orleans

Puerto Rico

Theme

Disillusionment

Disillusionment With Power

Ethical Challenges

Ethics In Campaigning

Political Manipulation

Genre

Comedy

Comedy-Drama

Drama

Political Satire

Satirical Comedy

Audiences

Adults

Film Students

Political Enthusiasts

Satire Fans

Titles

Die Wahlkämpferin

Our Brand Is Crisis

Politikh mas einai h krish

Politiki mas einai h krish

Que le meilleur gagne

משברים בע"מ

危机女王

Box Office Success

Disappointing Opening

Limited Commercial Success

Low Gross

Critical Reception

35% Rotten Tomatoes

Mixed Reviews

Performance Praised

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Popularity

Cult Following

Political Satire Fans

Ratings

Average Critic Scores

C+ Cinemascore

Reception

Audience Response

Box Office Disappointment

Critical Commentary

Critical Reception

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Bolivia

Puerto Rico

United States

Release Year

2015

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