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In the Loop

2009·Movie
1h 46min·NR
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic837.7Rotten Tomatoes94%82%

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A comedy: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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The fate of the world is on the line.

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
Political SatireBritish HumorCynical WitFast-Paced DialogueWar PlanningDark ComedyGovernment IncompetenceEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Armando Iannucci
Written by:
Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Jesse Armstrong
Produced by:
Kevin Loader, Adam Tandy
Composed by:
Adem Ilhan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about In the Loop

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Where can I stream In the Loop?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowMUBIIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, In the Loop streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is In the Loop worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will In the Loop make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Was In the Loop a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$6 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.

What tropes does In the Loop use?

Evil Versus EvilChewing the SceneryJuxtaposition GagArmchair MilitaryNo Celebrities Were HarmedBrick JokeThe NicknamerInternal RetconOnly FriendThe White HouseMistaken NationalityInvisible Presidentand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Evil Versus Evil, Chewing the Scenery, and Juxtaposition Gag.