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Miss Sloane

  • 2016
  • R
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
86K
YOUR RATING
Jessica Chastain in Miss Sloane (2016)
An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.
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Political DramaDrama

In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, sh... Read allIn the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.

  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writer
    • Jonathan Perera
  • Stars
    • Jessica Chastain
    • Mark Strong
    • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    86K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Madden
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Perera
    • Stars
      • Jessica Chastain
      • Mark Strong
      • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • 406User reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 12 nominations total

    Videos47

    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:23
    Teaser Trailer
    A M A T E U R  L I P  R E A D E R
    Clip 0:42
    A M A T E U R L I P R E A D E R
    A M A T E U R  L I P  R E A D E R
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    A M A T E U R L I P R E A D E R
    A M A T E U R  L I P  R E A D E R
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    A M A T E U R L I P R E A D E R
    Whos With Me
    Clip 0:58
    Whos With Me
    That Is How We Win
    Clip 0:47
    That Is How We Win
    Lobbying Is A Foresight
    Clip 0:40
    Lobbying Is A Foresight

    Photos229

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    Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain
    • Madeline Elizabeth Sloane
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Rodolfo Vittorio Schmidt
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Esme Manucharian
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Pat Connors
    David Wilson Barnes
    David Wilson Barnes
    • Daniel Posner
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Senator Ronald Sperling
    Alison Pill
    Alison Pill
    • Jane Molloy
    Aaron Hale
    • Spencer
    Al Mukadam
    Al Mukadam
    • Ross
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    • Alex
    Grace Lynn Kung
    Grace Lynn Kung
    • Lauren
    Noah Robbins
    Noah Robbins
    • Franklin
    Chuck Shamata
    Chuck Shamata
    • Bill Sanford
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • George Dupont
    Raoul Bhaneja
    Raoul Bhaneja
    • R.M Dutton
    Andrew Moodie
    Andrew Moodie
    • Doctor (V.0)
    • (voice)
    Kyle Mac
    Kyle Mac
    • Moore
    Austin Strugnell
    Austin Strugnell
    • O'Hara
    • Director
      • John Madden
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Perera
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    User reviews406

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    10davispittman

    Why is this bombing at the box office?!!

    It makes absolutely no sense that this film is bombing at the box office, this is a great film! Maybe it's because it's fresh off the heels of an exhausting election, or maybe it's because of the other big time films out right like Star Wars. I sincerely hope that it's not because of the NRA, I hope that people won't avoid this wonderful movie just because of the gun lobby. Jessica chastain gives a real powerhouse performance as Elizabeth Sloane, a tough as nails lobbyist for the Brady campaign. Also here is Sam Waterson, who works for the gun lobby, and I really liked him in this role, he fit in it well and gives a good performance. I loved the great writing in the movie and the clever moves that are made. This political drama is so interesting and well constructed. Mark Strong is so good here too, chastain and him have a great on screen chemistry/presence too. The film will keep your attention the entire way through, it has too because there is just so much happening. Now I know that plenty of conservatives and big time Pro-NRA people will want you to avoid it and maybe even write a bunch of scathing articles slamming it, but don't listen, oh what a great movie this is! 10/10!
    10edwardgaremo

    From the standpoint of a dispassionate observer separate from the tangled mess that is US politics.

    From the standpoint of a dispassionate observer separate from the tangled mess that is US politics.

    One of the best movies I have ever seen. The intensity of the movie is unrivaled. The genius who designed the plot of this movie deserves a whole host of accolades for them personally.

    Twists and turns around every corner making it engaging on a level similar to that experienced when deconstructing a Shakespeare play. This movie is for anyone who desires not only a piece of quality entertainment but also something that stretches their intellect. Aside perhaps from the role of Tony Stark I have never encountered a more badass main character.
    8harineem-209-525488

    Fantastic writing with only a little contrived ending

    I had never heard of this movie till a youtube channel recommended this in their list. What a gem of a movie! After a long time I saw a movie which had dialogues to remember, fast paced screenplay and a performance par excellence by Jessica Chastain. I am not American so the movie was a revelation of sorts on their political process. I give only 8 as the ending felt a little contrived. Sad it didn't get the attention it deserved when it was released and Jessica Chastain was not nominated for a Oscar. She lives the role, impossible to even imagine anyone else in the role. One thing that I kept waiting for , was the background on why Sloane is the way she is, the director kept hinting on a reveal which never comes. But thats fine, keeps the character ambiguous till the end. And its not liberals vs republicans etc, I didn't see them take sides.
    10trevorhunt-18641

    Just look a great book - impossible to put down!

    Fantastic movie - exceptional acting, intricate plot, suspenseful scenes throughout and an unbelievable twist at the end, which was impossible to predict.

    Whilst some gun-tooting viewers may not appreciate the biased view towards the need for greater gun control measures (a point so intelligently made by drawing an analogy with car ownership), there can be no doubting the quality of this piece of work from a cinematographic perspective.

    The recurrent theme not of gun ownership issues but rather of aberrant behaviour by self-serving politicians, if indeed not evident corruption and nepotism, is a theme that will strike a strong cord in many Western countries today, and lead us to question what democracy actually means in a world where money plays the role of god.
    8chrisjewyett

    Worth an easy 8/10 - Pro gun folk are manipulating it

    So many users are getting their knickers in a twist. They are giving this excellent movie with great twists a low rating because the story is about gun law, and sides with, yes you guessed it, anti gun lobbyists. All the 1/10s own a gun lol.

    It's actually not about gun law at all. Gun law has only been used as the subject of the day, to put the point across about dirty politicians and lobbyists.

    This movie is terrific. It's complicated at the start, but soon starts to make sense.

    The main character is terrific. Cold, hard and calculating. Great job!

    I can't say anymore because I never include spoilers. Just trust me.

    Whether you're for or against guns, that's not the point. This is a political thriller folks. Sit back, relax and enjoy it!

    BTW....it's not a true story. Don't take it so seriously.

    8/10

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director John Madden gave the screenplay to actress Jessica Chastain personally. He had only her in mind for the role after he read the spec script. Madden had previously directed Chastain in the film The Debt (2010).
    • Goofs
      There is no provision under the 5th Amendment to the Constitution that places that right in jeopardy for any citizen who, when compelled to provide testimony, chooses to answer some questions directly and some under the protection of the 5th Amendment. It's not all or nothing as the movie depicts.
    • Quotes

      Elizabeth Sloane: Lobbying is about foresight. About anticipating your opponent's moves and devising counter measures. The winner plots one step ahead of the opposition. And plays her trump card just after they play theirs. It's about making sure you surprise them. And they don't surprise you.

    • Connections
      Featured in La noche de...: La sombra de la sospecha (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Our World Now
      Music by Damon Bradley

      (p) & © Network Production Music Publishing

      With Courtesy of Universal Publishing Production Music France

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sola contra el poder
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • EuropaCorp
      • France 2 Cinéma
      • FilmNation Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,500,605
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $59,797
      • Nov 27, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,102,164
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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