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Released 20 years ago.
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Man of the Year
"Elections are made to be broken."
2006 1h 55m EN
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6.0TMDB Β· 531π₯«22%Rotten Tomatoesβ39Metacriticβ
6.2IMDB Β· 36,553
ComedyRomanceThriller
Synopsis
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The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch is responsible for his surprising victory.
βElections are made to be broken.β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
Robin Williams
Tom Dobbs
Christopher Walken
Jack Menken
Laura Linney
Eleanor Green
Lewis Black
Eddie Langston
Jeff Goldblum
Stewart
David Alpay
Danny
Faith Daniels
Moderator
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Writers
- Barry Levinson
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Barry Levinson, shot by Dick Pope. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Robin Williams and Christopher Walken and Laura Linney carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Elections are made to be broken.".
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IMDB entry: tt0483726 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Barry Levinson directs. Dick Pope behind the camera. Graeme Revell scores. Steven Weisberg cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 20 years ago.
- 2Directed by Barry Levinson, shot by Dick Pope. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Robin Williams and Christopher Walken and Laura Linney carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Elections are made to be broken.".
- 7IMDB entry: tt0483726 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Dick Pope
- Original score
- Graeme Revell
- Editing
- Steven Weisberg
- Production design
- Stefania Cella
- Costume design
- Delphine White
- Stunt coordinator
- Branko Racki
- Runtime
- 115 min Β· 1h 55m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $42,500,000
- Return
- 213% of budget
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 22% π₯« Rotten
- Metacritic
- 39/100
- IMDB rating
- 6.2/10 Β· 36,553 votes
- MPAA
- PG-13
Awards
1 nomination total
Also by
Barry Levinson
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Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- tmdb51616167β 7/10
"Man of the Year" starring Robin Williams is a comedy film about a talk show host who decides to run for president, highlighting how the political spectrum isn't always strictly left or right. Williams shines in his role, blending comedy with a touch of political savvy that showcases his acting prowess throughout the movie. He skillfully portrays the complexities of a politician, all while adding his trademark humor to the mix. The film is paced well, smoothly navigating through the engaging storyline that touches on election fraud and potential tampering. "Man of the Year" delivers a strong message about the need to break free from the constraints of traditional political divides and think outside the box. With its clever plot and Williams' stellar performance, this movie is a must-watch that I highly recommend to everyone.
Production companies
Who made it
Morgan Creek Entertainment
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerRobert N. Fried
- Executive ProducerDavid Coatsworth
- ProducerJames G. Robinson
- Executive ProducerGuy McElwaine
- EditorSteven Weisberg
- CastingPam Dixon
- Set DecorationClive Thomasson
- Costume DesignDelphine White
- EditorBlair Daily
- Art DirectionJoshu de Cartier
- Production DesignStefania Cella
- ProducerDavid Robinson
- Art DirectionCharlie Campbell
- Stunt DoubleJoanne Leach
- Stunt CoordinatorBranko Racki
- StuntsRobert Racki
- StuntsDanny Lima
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- usa president
- presidential election
- comedian
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical2006-10-13PG-13
Also known as
International titles
- L'uomo dell'annoIT
- Π§Π΅Π»ΠΎΠ²Π΅ΠΊ ΠΠΎΠ΄Π°RU
- L'Homme de l'annΓ©eCA
- Mann des JahresDE
- Candidato AlopradoBR
- L'Homme de l'annΓ©eFR
- O Homem do AnoPT
