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In the Loop (2009)

“The fate of the world is on the line.”

7.0/10 · 811 votes 1h 46m nr Comedy

#75 of 242 films from 2009 #797 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Armando Iannucci · Written by Jesse Armstrong, Tony Roche, Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell

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Overview

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Cast

Peter Capaldias Malcolm Tucker
Tom Hollanderas Simon Foster
Gina McKeeas Judy Molloy
James Gandolfinias Lt Gen. George Miller
Chris Addisonas Toby Wright
Anna Chlumskyas Liza Weld
Paul Higginsas Jamie McDonald
Mimi Kennedyas Karen Clarke
Alex Macqueenas Sir Jonathan Tutt
Olivia Pouletas Suzy
David Rascheas Linton Barwick
James Smithas Michael Rodgers
Zach Woodsas Chad
Enzo Cilentias Bob Adriano

Facts

Release dateJanuary 22, 2009
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$1,100,000
Box office$6,200,000 (5.6× budget)
IMDbtt1226774

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Questions

How long is In the Loop?
In the Loop runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is In the Loop worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 811 votes, which places it #75 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 69%) and #797 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed In the Loop?
In the Loop was directed by Armando Iannucci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Death of Stalin (2017), The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019).
Who stars in In the Loop?
Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker; Tom Hollander as Simon Foster; Gina McKee as Judy Molloy; James Gandolfini as Lt Gen. George Miller; Chris Addison as Toby Wright; Anna Chlumsky as Liza Weld.
What is In the Loop rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In the Loop?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16136.

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