Swing Vote
Seen it?2008 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Game Change or The American President, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $21 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joshua Michael Stern
- Kevin CostnerBud Johnson
- Madeline CarrollMolly Johnson
- Paula PattonKate Madison
- Kelsey GrammerPresident Andrew Boone
- Dennis HopperDonald Greenleaf
- Nathan LaneArt Crumb
- Stanley TucciMartin Fox
- George LópezJohn Sweeney
- Judge ReinholdWalter
- Charles EstenLewis