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The Campaign (2012)

★ 6.1R85 minDirector: Jay Roach

2012 American political black comedy film by Jay Roach

The Campaign is a 2012 American political satire comedy film directed by Jay Roach, written by Shawn Harwell and Chris Henchy and stars Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis as two North Carolinians vying for a seat in Congress. The film was released on August 10, 2012, by Warner Bros. Pictures, to mixed reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Campaign about?
The Campaign (2012) — When Cam Brady (D-NC), a four-term Congressman, becomes a liability, the Motch brothers (think Koch brothers) recruit Marty Huggins, the son of a Republican heavy hitter, to run against him and be their vehicle to establish factories in the district that will import cheap Chinese
Is The Campaign based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Campaign scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.