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Vice

  • 20182018
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  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
145K
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Christian Bale in Vice (2018)
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The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways th... Read allThe story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
145K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
841
77
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    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writer
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Christian Bale
      • Amy Adams
      • Steve Carell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writer
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Christian Bale
      • Amy Adams
      • Steve Carell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 793User reviews
    • 338Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 35 wins & 139 nominations total

    Videos11

    30s Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    30s Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Official Trailer
    Trailer Announcement
    Trailer 0:13
    Trailer Announcement
    'Vice' Continues Adam McKay's G.W. Bush Parody
    Clip 3:44
    'Vice' Continues Adam McKay's G.W. Bush Parody
    2019 Golden Globes Big Winners
    Clip 3:20
    2019 Golden Globes Big Winners
    'Vice' Stars Shed Light on the Enigma That Is Dick Cheney
    Clip 2:49
    'Vice' Stars Shed Light on the Enigma That Is Dick Cheney
    Richard E. Grant Found Lightning in a Bottle With Melissa McCarthy
    Video 3:39
    Richard E. Grant Found Lightning in a Bottle With Melissa McCarthy
    Adam McKay on Christian Bale & Amy Adams Becoming the Cheneys
    Video 4:32
    Adam McKay on Christian Bale & Amy Adams Becoming the Cheneys
    Which Roles Did Christian Bale Turn Down?
    Video 2:57
    Which Roles Did Christian Bale Turn Down?
    Finn Wittrock Names Your Next Obsessions
    Video 1:48
    Finn Wittrock Names Your Next Obsessions
    Alison Pill of 'Vice': "No Small Parts"
    Video 3:57
    Alison Pill of 'Vice': "No Small Parts"

    Photos268

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    Christian Bale at an event for Vice (2018)
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    Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Tyler Perry in Vice (2018)
    Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Tyler Perry in Vice (2018)
    Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Tyler Perry in Vice (2018)
    Christian Bale in Vice (2018)
    Christian Bale in Vice (2018)
    Christian Bale in Vice (2018)

    Top cast

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Dick Cheney
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Lynne Cheney
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Donald Rumsfeld
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • George W. Bush
    Alison Pill
    Alison Pill
    • Mary Cheney
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Paul Wolfowitz
    Justin Kirk
    Justin Kirk
    • Scooter Libby
    LisaGay Hamilton
    LisaGay Hamilton
    • Condoleezza Rice
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Kurt
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Gerald Ford
    Don McManus
    Don McManus
    • David Addington
    Lily Rabe
    Lily Rabe
    • Liz Cheney
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Wayne Vincent
    Stephen Adly Guirgis
    Stephen Adly Guirgis
    • George Tenet
    Tyler Perry
    Tyler Perry
    • Colin Powell
    Josh Latzer
    Josh Latzer
    • Secret Service Agent
    Jeff Bosley
    Jeff Bosley
    • Secret Service Agent
    Camille James Harman
    Camille James Harman
    • Mary Matalin
    • (as Camille Harman)
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writer
      • Adam McKay
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christian Bale said that due to the improvisational directing style of Adam McKay, he had to do more research for this film than any other film he's done. In order to ad-lib in character, Bale not only needed to have Dick Cheney's mannerisms and vernacular down, but he also had to know which policies, their instances, and abbreviations the Vice President would be aware of at any given moment in his life.
    • Goofs
      In the movie, all the characters including Cheney family members, pronounce the family name as "chain-y". The Cheney family has always pronounced their name as "cheen-y".
    • Quotes

      Anonymous: Beware the quiet man. For while others speak, he watches. And while others act, he plans. And when they finally rest... he strikes.

    • Crazy credits
      A fake end credits runs midway through the movie.
    • Connections
      Edited into Vice: Deleted Scenes (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Send Me the Pillow You Dream On
      Written and Performed by Hank Locklin

      Courtesy of RCA Records Label Nashville

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews793

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    All-Star Ensemble Cast Makes Up For Cartoon Characterizations And "Spin"
    Political satire with superb acting, especially Christian Bale and Amy Adams who each put forth one their best performances, and have earned consideration as one of "Hollywood's" greatest acting duos (previously teamed together in 'The Guardian' and David O. Russell's masterpiece 'American Hustle').

    Factual aspects are suspect throughout, but the purpose of this film was entertainment, and in that respect, this is engaging and engrossing.

    Just take the details of events with a grain of salt. I know a couple of the individuals spotlighted well, and have met almost all of them via notable political family member. It makes for good drama and humor, but a lot of bs is added that is flat out inaccurate and/or applies twisting of events towards misrepresentative. It relies heavily upon "Confirmation Bias" to achieve some level of audience buy-in; the favorite manipulative tool of today's media in all forms.

    That being stated, this is great entertainment and utilizes brilliant filmmaking techniques that magnify the satirical-fun objectives of the film.

    More evidence Christian Bale is one of the most skilled actors on the planet, and the Bale/Adams pairing a sealed as a legendary success. All the actors scored, as did the direction, photography, editing, and screenwriting.

    Great entertainment for certain.
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    FAQ6

    • What is the running time?
    • How come Dick Cheney never apologized to the man that he "accidentally" shot?
    • How did they get Steve Carrell to play Donald Rumsfeld?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Backseat
    • Filming locations
      • Kern River, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Annapurna Pictures
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Plan B Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,836,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,768,371
      • Dec 30, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,073,488
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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