The Campaign (2012)
Two absurdly broad politicians unleash darkly comic, campy chaos in a brisk, satirical North Carolina election.
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
How intense is The Campaign?
The Campaign has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and fine in the background. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated R.
What The Campaign feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicsatiricalcampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyBackground
Where to stream The Campaign
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Campaign for you?
Is The Campaign scary?
No. The Campaign is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Campaign gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Campaign sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Campaign OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Campaign?
The Campaign runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream The Campaign?
The Campaign is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Campaign have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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