
Mail to the Chief
Seen it?2000 | 85 min | Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Right up the alley of politics junkies and anyone who wants a laugh. Power and ambition drive every scene.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A humorous and inspiring adventure about an ordinary middle school student who strikes up an online friendship with someone bearing the screen name Average Joe, only to discover that he's been corresponding with and giving political advice to the President of the United States.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric Champnella
- Randy QuaidPresident A. Thorton Osgood II
- Bill SwitzerKenny Witkowski
- Holland TaylorKatherine Horner
- Ashley GorrellHeather Boyd
- Martin DoyleBrooks
- Elisha CuthbertMadison Osgood
- Craig EldridgeJack
- Patrick GalliganCollings
- Kathleen LaskeyMaggie
- Dave NicholsHarris