The Second Civil War
Seen it?1997 | 97 min | TV Movie, Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 Wag the Dog, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Dante
- Beau BridgesGovernor Jim Farley
- Joanna CassidyHelena Newman
- James CoburnJack Buchan
- Kevin DunnJimmy Cannon
- Phil HartmanThe President
- Dan HedayaMel Burgess
- James Earl JonesJim Kalla
- Denis LearyVinnie Franco
- Elizabeth PeñaChristina Fernandez
- Ron PerlmanAlan Manieski