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The Ides of March

2011Movie1 h 41 minR

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic677.1Rotten Tomatoes84%73%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.

Feels like

  • Political Intrigue
  • Campaign Ethics
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Moral Compromise
  • Cynical Worldview
  • Well-Acted
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Behind-the-Scenes

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
George Clooney
Written by
George Clooney, Beau Willimon, Grant Heslov
Produced by
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Brian Oliver
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

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Facts

October 7, 2011 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
October 7, 2011
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$76 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Atheist, Shout-Out, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Shout-Out
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Here We Go Again!
  • The Film of the Play
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Have You Told Anyone Else?
  • Bastard In Sheep's Clothing
  • May–December Romance
  • I Take Offense to That Last One
  • Blackmail

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ides of March?"

Questions about The Ides of March

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ides of March?

NetflixKanopyPlexSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Ides of March streams on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Ides of March worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67).

Was The Ides of March a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$76 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $76 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What tropes does The Ides of March use?

Hollywood AtheistShout-OutChekhov's Gun"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHere We Go Again!The Film of the PlayWhat the Hell, Hero?Have You Told Anyone Else?Bastard In Sheep's ClothingMay–December RomanceI Take Offense to That Last OneBlackmailand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Hollywood Atheist, Shout-Out, and Chekhov's Gun.