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Poster for Trudeau

2002 | 207 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for politics junkies and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Power and ambition drive every scene. Same wavelength as Frost/Nixon or Kiss of the Spider Woman.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
A big, patient story, at 3 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 27 min.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti

  • Colm FeorePierre Trudeau
  • Polly ShannonMargaret Trudeau
  • Patrick McKennaDuncan
  • Don McKellarGreenbaum
  • Peter OuterbridgeJim Coutts
  • Raymond CloutierGérard Pelletier
  • Raymond BouchardJean Marchand
  • Jean MarchandMarc Lalonde
  • R.H. ThomsonMitchell Sharp
  • Guy RicherJean Chrétien