Recount
Seen it?2008 | 116 min | Drama, History, TV Movie
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 3 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 2000, the election of the U.S. Presidential boiled down to a few precious votes in the state of Florida — and a recount that would add "hanging chad" to every American's vocabulary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Movie. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television or Miniseries. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 3 more Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Roach
- Kevin SpaceyRon Klain
- Bob BalabanBen Ginsberg
- Ed Begley Jr.David Boies
- Laura DernKatherine Harris
- John HurtWarren Christopher
- Denis LearyMichael Whouley
- Bruce McGillMac Stipanovich
- Tom WilkinsonJames Baker
- Jayne AtkinsonTheresa LePore
- Bruce AltmanMitchell Berger