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Comedy of Power

2006Movie1 h 50 minNR

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes82%45%

An intriguing, layered drama movie about politics and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Corporate Corruption
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Power Dynamics
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Satirical Elements
  • Intriguing Narrative

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Claude Chabrol
Written by
Claude Chabrol, Odile Barski
Produced by
Patrick Godeau
Music by
Matthieu Chabrol

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Facts

February 22, 2006 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
February 22, 2006
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany
Box office
$9 million
Available in
10 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Comedy of Power?"

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Where can I stream Comedy of Power?

Kanopy

In the United States, Comedy of Power is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Comedy of Power worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will I feel good after watching Comedy of Power?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Comedy of Power in English?

French

No, it was made in French.