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Idiocracy

Seen it?

2006 | 85 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Brazil or Bugonia, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $495K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Judge

  • Luke WilsonJoe Bauers
  • Maya RudolphRita
  • Dax ShepardFrito
  • Terry CrewsPresident Camacho
  • Anthony 'Citric' CamposSecretary of Defense
  • David HermanSecretary of State
  • Sonny CastilloProsecutor
  • Kevin McAfeeBailiff
  • Robert MusgraveSgt. Keller
  • Michael McCaffertyOfficer Collins