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In the Loop

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2009 | 106 min | Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bugonia or Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 139K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Armando Iannucci

  • Peter CapaldiMalcolm Tucker
  • Tom HollanderSimon Foster
  • Gina McKeeJudy Molloy
  • James GandolfiniLt Gen. George Miller
  • Chris AddisonToby Wright
  • Anna ChlumskyLiza Weld
  • Paul HigginsJamie McDonald
  • Mimi KennedyKaren Clarke
  • Alex MacqueenSir Jonathan Tutt
  • Olivia PouletSuzy