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The Campaign

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 25m
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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.
IMDb RATING
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133K
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POPULARITY
2,015
222
    • Jay Roach
    • Chris Henchy(screenplay)
    • Shawn Harwell(screenplay)
    • Adam McKay(story)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Jason Sudeikis
    • Jay Roach
    • Chris Henchy(screenplay)
    • Shawn Harwell(screenplay)
    • Adam McKay(story)
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Jason Sudeikis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 206User reviews
    • 205Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Cam Brady
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Marty Huggins
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Mitch
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Tim Wattley
    Katherine LaNasa
    Katherine LaNasa
    • Rose Brady
    Sarah Baker
    Sarah Baker
    • Mitzi Huggins
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Glenn Motch
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Wade Motch
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Raymond Huggins
    Karen Maruyama
    Karen Maruyama
    • Mrs. Yao
    Grant Goodman
    Grant Goodman
    • Clay Huggins
    Kya Haywood
    • Dylan Huggins
    Randall D. Cunningham
    Randall D. Cunningham
    • Cam Jr.
    • (as Randall Cunningham)
    Madison Wolfe
    Madison Wolfe
    • Jessica Brady
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Travis
    Josh Lawson
    Josh Lawson
    • Tripp
    Heather Lawless
    Heather Lawless
    • Diane
    Jack McBrayer
    Jack McBrayer
    • Mr. Mendenhall
      • Jay Roach
      • Chris Henchy(screenplay) (story)
      • Shawn Harwell(screenplay) (story)
      • Adam McKay(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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

    User reviews206

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    7/10
    A Decent Comedy! Ferrell & Galifianakis deliver Superbly!
    Jay Roach's 'The Campaign' is A Decent Comedy, that offers genuine laughs in the goings-on. And, Ferrell & Galifianakis deliver Superbly!

    'The Campaign' Synopsis: In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

    'The Campaign' is undeniably funny, I laughed & enjoyed myself. The film serves its purpose. Chris Henchy & Shawn Harwell's Screenplay is funny & crisp. Jay Raoch's Direction is satisfactory. Cinematography & Editing are alright.

    Ferrell & Galifianakis are up for vie top honors. The Comedic Veterans are hilarious in their respective parts & go head to head from start to end. Among the supporting cast, Jason Sudeikis is first-rate. Brian Cox, John Lithgow & Dan Aykroyd are excellent.

    On the whole, 'The Campaign' works.
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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
      • Warner Bros.
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Everyman Pictures
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    • 1 hour 25 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
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