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Special Correspondents (2016)

“Fake news. Real disaster.”

5.8/10 · 577 votes 1h 40m pg-13 Comedy

#252 of 305 films from 2016 #2475 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ricky Gervais · Written by Ricky Gervais

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Overview

A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.

Cast

Ricky Gervaisas Albert Finch
Eric Banaas Frank Bonneville
Vera Farmigaas Eleanor Finch
Kelly Macdonaldas Claire Maddox
Benjamin Brattas John Baker
Raúl Castilloas Domingo
America Ferreraas Brigida
Meghan Heffernas Virginia
Kevin Pollakas Geoffrey Mallard
Mimi Kuzykas Secretary of State
Jim Nortonas Rent Boy
Ari Cohenas Rampling
Alison Brooksas TV Talkshow Host
Kim Ramirezas Brenda

Facts

Release dateApril 22, 2016
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
IMDbtt4181052

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Questions

How long is Special Correspondents?
Special Correspondents runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Special Correspondents worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 577 votes, which places it #252 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 18%) and #2475 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Special Correspondents?
Special Correspondents was directed by Ricky Gervais. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Invention of Lying (2009).
Who stars in Special Correspondents?
Ricky Gervais as Albert Finch; Eric Bana as Frank Bonneville; Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Finch; Kelly Macdonald as Claire Maddox; Benjamin Bratt as John Baker; Raúl Castillo as Domingo.
What is Special Correspondents rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Special Correspondents?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8414.

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