Ali G Indahouse
Seen it?2002 | 85 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as the voice of youth and 'realness', making the Prime Minister and his government more popular than ever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$23 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 148K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Mylod
- Sacha Baron CohenAlistair Leslie 'Ali G' Graham / Borat Sagdiyev
- Michael GambonPrime Minister
- Charles DanceDeputy Prime Minister David Carlton
- Kellie BrightJulie
- Martin FreemanRichard 'Ricky C' Cunningham
- Paul ClaytonAlan Swan
- Rhona MitraKate Hedges
- Tony WayDave
- Graham McTavishDuke
- Barbara NewNan