The Campaign

20122012
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1h 25min

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in The Campaign (2012)

When long-term congressman Cam Brady commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

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An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.

Director
- Jay Roach
Writers
- Chris Henchy(screenplay)
- Shawn Harwell(screenplay)
- Adam McKay(story)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations

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Director
- Jay Roach
Writers
- Chris Henchy(screenplay) (story)
- Shawn Harwell(screenplay) (story)
- Adam McKay(story)
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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 labor. Trouble is, Marty is a lightweight, so his makeover falls to consultant Tim Wattley. The race tightens as Cam constantly shoots himself in the foot, while the prospect of winning also changes Marty and his family's dynamics. Meanwhile, Cam plays dirty, and Marty cottons on to the Moches' grand plan. What options do the rich have to get their way? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Taglines
- May the best loser win.
Genre
- Comedy
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for crude sexual content, language and brief nudity
Parents guide

Trivia
Note the size of Cam Brady's (Will Ferrell's) U.S. Flag lapel pin. As he begins to flounder in the polls, the flag grows until it is at least four to five times larger than the original.

Goofs
At the end of the movie, Marty Huggins reveals a giant scar running across his torso, an injury he received as a very young child; photos showing a teenage Marty Huggins in a swim suit do not show this scar.

Quotes
Marty Huggins: Wouldn't you like to hear Cam Brady recite the Lord's Prayer?
Cam Brady: If the media would mind turning off all their recording devices and closing their eyes.
[observes Mitch helping him]
Cam Brady: Our Father, Art, who is up in Heaven. Aloe Vera be thy name. The thigh... Thy kingdom... come... the magic kingdom. As it is on Earth in a helicopter. Give us this day our daily... pizza. And let us digest it. Forgive us, forgive our passes we forget sometimes. On women folk with their... to dine, like that is a nice caboose you got there.
[is cut off]
Cam Brady: That's not part of it, I know that. Keep your heads bowed please. Forgive our tress passes. And lead us not into the Temptations for we are tired of their music and dancing. And deliver us from evil with your sword and mighty falcon. Forever and ever and ever. Amen.

Crazy credits
During the credits there is an additional scene depicting the trial with Motch brothers. The scene also partly explains the origins of Tim Wattley.

Alternate versions
An Extended Cut running an extra 10 minutes is available on the Blu-ray. As well as inserting new scenes not seen in the theatrical cut, the drunk-driving scene plays out in a significantly different way. Cam has new dialogue as he steals the cop car, and he doesn't lose control and hit a cow - he realises what he's done, turns the car around (hitting a dumpster) and then drives back to the cop, who arrests him.

Connections
Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.117 (2012)

Soundtracks
Gold on the Ceiling
Written by Dan Auerbach, Patrick J. Carney (as Patrick Carney) and Danger Mouse (as Brian Burton)
Performed by The Black Keys
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

Top review

Brilliant

10/10 for comedy for me and I love the way they have pulled no punches at taking the Michael out of US politicians. Ferrell is at his funniest here but it's Galifianakis that steals every scene he is simply hilarious in this movie. For me ferrell is just doing a good impression of Bush JR in this movie haha and spot on he is too. Showing how dumb the voters are is genius and how corrupt the system is, The actors must of been willing to do this movie for free! I doubt many Americans would even see this but oh so obvious to us UK viewers. This is Ferrells second funniest movie behind Step Brothers so if you enjoyed that very silly movie but ultimately hilarious then make sure to watch this too.

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What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?

Release date
- August 10, 2012 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Warner Bros.
Language
- English
Also known as
- Southern Rivals
Filming locations
- Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $95,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $86,907,746
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $26,588,460
- Aug 12, 2012
Gross worldwide
- $104,907,746

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Runtime
- 1h 25min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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