Vice
Seen it?2018 | 132 min | Drama
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$76 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 412K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam McKay
- Christian BaleDick Cheney
- Amy AdamsLynne Cheney
- Steve CarellDonald Rumsfeld
- Sam RockwellGeorge W. Bush
- Alison PillMary Cheney
- Eddie MarsanPaul Wolfowitz
- Justin KirkScooter Libby
- LisaGay HamiltonCondoleezza Rice
- Jesse PlemonsKurt
- Bill CampGerald Ford