A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Seen it?2020 | 64 min | Drama, TV Movie
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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Ben-Hur, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along with special guest stars. Act Breaks feature commentary from former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda who share messages about the vital importance of making our voices heard in every election.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thomas Schlamme
- Martin SheenJosiah Bartlet
- Bradley WhitfordJosh Lyman
- Richard SchiffToby Ziegler
- Rob LoweSam Seaborn
- Allison JanneyC.J. Cregg
- Janel MoloneyDonna Moss
- Sterling K. BrownLeo McGarry
- Dulé HillCharlie Young
- Anna Deavere SmithNancy McNally
- Emily ProcterNarrator of Stage Directions