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Grassroots

2012Movie1 h 38 minR

ComedyDrama
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes52%43%
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes52%43%

Summary

Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general election. Based on a true story.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

18 of 18

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Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Written by
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes, Phil Campbell
Produced by
Robin Gurland
Music by
Nick Urata

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June 22, 2012 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
June 22, 2012
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$10,798
Available in
11 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Grassroots?"

Questions about Grassroots

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Where can I stream Grassroots?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Grassroots from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Grassroots worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 41).

Will Grassroots make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).