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Game Change

  • TV Movie
  • 20122012
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
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Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
22K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,324
3,549
  • Director
    • Jay Roach
  • Writers
    • Danny Strong
    • Mark Halperin(book)
    • John Heilemann(book)
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Julianne Moore
    • Woody Harrelson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jay Roach
  • Writers
    • Danny Strong
    • Mark Halperin(book)
    • John Heilemann(book)
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Julianne Moore
    • Woody Harrelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
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    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 31 wins & 40 nominations total

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    Julianne Moore and Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
    Woody Harrelson and Sarah Paulson in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson in Game Change (2012)
    Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore and Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore and Jay Roach in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Jamey Sheridan in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore in Game Change (2012)
    Woody Harrelson in Game Change (2012)
    Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, and Danny Strong in Game Change (2012)
    Julianne Moore, Sarah Paulson, Jay Roach, Danny Strong, and John Heilemann at an event for Game Change (2012)

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    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • John McCainas John McCain
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Sarah Palinas Sarah Palin
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Steve Schmidtas Steve Schmidt
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Rick Davisas Rick Davis
    Jamey Sheridan
    Jamey Sheridan
    • Mark Salteras Mark Salter
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Nicolle Wallaceas Nicolle Wallace
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Mark Wallaceas Mark Wallace
    David Barry Gray
    David Barry Gray
    • Todd Palinas Todd Palin
    Larry Sullivan
    Larry Sullivan
    • Chris Edwardsas Chris Edwards
    Mikal Evans
    Mikal Evans
    • Bexie Noblesas Bexie Nobles
    Colby French
    Colby French
    • Tucker Eskewas Tucker Eskew
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Fred Davisas Fred Davis
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • Steve Biegunas Steve Biegun
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Randy Scheunemannas Randy Scheunemann
    John Rothman
    John Rothman
    • A.B. Culvahouseas A.B. Culvahouse
    Austin Pendleton
    Austin Pendleton
    • Senator Joe Liebermanas Senator Joe Lieberman
    Alex Hyde-White
    Alex Hyde-White
    • Lindsey Grahamas Lindsey Graham
    Ron Perkins
    Ron Perkins
    • Bill McInturffas Bill McInturff
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • Danny Strong
      • Mark Halperin(book)
      • John Heilemann(book)
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    Storyline

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    Summer, 2008: John McCain secures the nomination, but polls behind Barack Obama. Strategist Steve Schmidt suggests a game changer: picking a conservative female with media savvy, unknown Alaska governor Sarah Palin, as vice president. She's an immediate hit and a quick study - the gap closes. Then, Tina Fey's impersonation, a raft of criticism, and missing her family send Palin into a near-catatonic state: she doesn't prepare for her Katie Couric interview and bombs. Schmidt searches for an answer: don't expect her to learn the issues, but give her a script. Palin does well in the debate with Biden; she finds her voice, goes off script, and goes rogue. A mistake? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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      • Politics would never be the same.
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      • Biography
      • Drama
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    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The real Steve Schmidt, who is played in this movie by Woody Harrelson, called the film's portrayal of him, and the events surrounding Sarah Palin's GOP nomination as the party's Vice Presidential candidate and candidacy, accurate.
    • Goofs
      In a scene where Ed Harris' character, John McCain, is woken up in the middle of the night, it is clear that his arms are stretched out above his head. This is not possible, as due to the years of physical abuse/torture John McCain suffered as a POW, he is unable to raise both of his arms above his head.
    • Quotes

      Woman: I can't trust Obama. I've read about him and he's not a... he's a... he's a Arab. He's not an Americ...

      John McCain: No, ma'am. No, ma'am. He's a decent family man citizen who I just happen to have some disagreements with on certain fundamental issues. And that's what this campaign is all about.

    • Connections
      Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #7.93 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      I Feel Pretty
      Written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
      Performed by Julie Andrews
      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews112

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    Top review
    8/10
    Scary Stuff
    Excellent movie! Reminds me that Sarah Palin was not anywhere near ready to be picked for Vice President. Movie does make you feel sorry for Palin. But, than again thinking more about what has happened since the 2008 election and NOT feeling sorry for her. If she were anything like the "victim" then she would NOT keep trying to be in the national public eye. I sure hope she finally realizes she will NEVER be a national political figure. Anything else is just a scary thought. Julianne Moore did an excellent job playing Sarah Palin and she got it right in saying this movie shows what's wrong with our democracy. When someone like John McCain can pick a Vice President candidate purely for political purposes KNOWing she was NOT fit to be President (which IS the primary job of a Vice President), then you know this is a problem for our country.
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    • Mar 10, 2012

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site - HBO
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thay Đổi Cuộc Chơi
    • Filming locations
      • New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Playtone
      • Everyman Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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