Irresistible
Seen it?2020 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 or The Deer Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$177K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Stewart
- Steve CarellGary Zimmer
- Rose ByrneFaith Brewster
- Chris CooperJack Hastings
- Brent SextonMayor Braun
- Mackenzie DavisDiana Hastings
- Topher GraceKurt
- Natasha LyonneTina
- Bill IrwinElton Chambers
- C.J. WilsonDave Vanelton
- Will SassoBig Mike