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Man with a Plan (1996)
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Fred Tuttle, faced with his father's impending hip operation and his failing farm, needs to make a six-digit salary with a fourth-grade education. So he runs for U.S. Representative from Vermont with a markedly bizarre campaign. Will he triumph over incumbent Bill Blachly?
Style:
sincere, lighthearted, political, mockumentary, independent film, political comedy, fake documentary
Plot:
satire, village life, political satire, unlikely hero, fish out of water, usa politics, american politics, government, cat, journalist, politician, political campaign, world's fair, barn
Place:
vermont
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out satirical, captivating, semi serious and entertaining films with plots about satire, political satire, politics, social commentary, irreverent, political campaign and politician mostly in Comedy and Drama genres. Some movies like Man with a Plan: Undecided: The Movie (2016), The Hater (2022), Welcome Back Mr. President (2019), Honest Candidate 2 (2022), White House Madness (1975). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A camera crew follows two "undecided" voters along the actual campaign trail, and no Presidential candidate - on either side of the aisle - is spared.
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mockumentary, satirical, captivating, entertaining, semi serious ...
Plot:
political campaign, satire, political satire, politics, presidential campaign, american politics, presidential election, social satire, political election, election, social commentary, manipulation ...
Place:
usa
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95%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min.
Story:
Never before seen footage from the award-winning movie Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Style:
controversial, mockumentary, absurd, dark comedy
Plot:
satire, social commentary, entrapment, political satire, hidden camera, taboo, found footage, american politics, fish out of water, road trip, character study, censorship ...
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367
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
After losing her job on a U.S. Senate campaign, a liberal environmentalist returns to her conservative Texas hometown to regroup. Upon learning her childhood nemesis is running for state legislature, she creates an elaborate scheme to go undercover ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, political activist, political campaign, political candidate, political humor, political intrigue, politics, political scandal, satire, career, political election ...
Place:
texas
Similarity:
65%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Peppino, a provincial librarian who became the accidental President of Italy, is now a father and has returned to a peaceful, happy life as a woodsman. That is, until his wife Janis decides to return to politics. Peppino is forced to abandon his ...
Style:
humorous, feel good, satirical, captivating, funny ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
president, satire, political campaign, prime minister, politician, politics, political satire, presidential candidate, humour, fish out of water, media satire, media manipulation ...
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
64%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
As a politician, Joo Sang-Sook (Ra Mi-Ran) attempted to run for the fourth time as a member of the nationally assembly. After visiting her grandmother, Joo Sang-Sook was unable to tell a lie. Now, Joo Sang-Sook attempts to return to the political ...
Style:
satirical, feel good, captivating, entertaining, political ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, female protagonist, satire, politician, governor, honesty, election campaign, political satire, political intrigue, ambitious woman, social issues, ambition ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
55%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min.
Story:
The Nixon Administration falls apart in a farcical manner in the time of the Watergate Scandal.
Style:
independent film, spoof, parody, political, political comedy
Plot:
nixon, intrigue, politics, usa president, satire, madness, dog, politician, political satire, president, american politics, republican party ...
Time:
70s
Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Story:
“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open their window and shout that at the top of their lungs? Seriously, who? Because we’re looking for those people. We’re looking for the people ...
Style:
captivating, political, semi serious, satirical, parody ...
Plot:
satire, rally, political satire, political rally, politics, activist, political activism, media satire, irreverent, activism, performance art, stand up comedy ...
Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Robbins. Bob Roberts is a folksinger with a difference: He offers tunes that protest welfare chiselers, liberal whining, and the like. As the ...
Style:
mockumentary, political, witty, cynical, satirical ...
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, politics, satire, journalism, political campaign, manipulation, republican, conspiracy, senator, ambition, campaign ...
Time:
year 1992, 90s
Place:
pennsylvania, usa, nicaragua, new york
Similarity:
44%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Brazil
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Brazilian politician João Ernesto surrenders to justice and is arrested for corruption, before attempting to overturn with sincerity and real proposals.
Style:
satirical, semi serious, funny, humorous, ironic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, corruption, satire, politician, social commentary, election campaign, politics, humour, political corruption, corrupt politician, irony, government corruption ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
brazil
Similarity:
43%
2K
Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
A small-time politician aspires to become the leader of the state.
Style:
satirical, entertaining, semi serious, political, captivating ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
political satire, ambition, satire, politician, election campaign, political activism, political candidate, political campaign, politics, political humor, social commentary, power struggle ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A former idealistic leader turned corrupt politician is cursed by his grandmother on the eve of the presidential election, forcing him to be honest. Can he win without lies and what will be the conditions?
Style:
satirical, political, feel good, entertaining, semi serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, social commentary, presidential election, corruption, crooked politician, politician, truth, politics, uncover truth, political candidate, satire ...
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Heidecker beats a murder charge for selling faulty e-cigarettes at an EDM festival, and mounts a campaign to unseat the San Bernardino District Attorney. His effort to win voters tries to overcome a lack of experience and funding by leaning into the ...
Style:
satirical, absurd, disturbing, captivating, mockumentary ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, political satire, revenge, murder, political campaign, problem, political candidate, political intrigue, political activism, ambition, politician, politics ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
california
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A charismatic Billionaire runs for president as an independent candidate. His platform is simple: KILL EVERYONE NOW!!!
Style:
captivating, satirical, entertaining, semi serious, political ...
Plot:
political satire, politics, satire, political candidate, political activist, political humor, ambition, political campaign, political activism, social commentary, irony, mass murder ...
Place:
usa
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Costa Rica
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Maikol Yordan (Mario Chacón) realizes his family farm is about to be sold by the bank to the evil G.F. Malavassi (Adal Ramones). So, in order to raise money to pay the debt, Maikol Yordan takes part in contests and promotions, and wins a travel to ...
Style:
lighthearted, family comedy, feel good, uplifting, road movie
Plot:
fish out of water, heartwarming, family values, culture clash, self discovery, language barrier, friendship, family drama, village life, satire, tourism, money ...
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 49 min.
Story:
Lewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local government, and the 2016 Presidential election.
Style:
entertaining, satirical, captivating, humorous, feel good ...
Plot:
political satire, satire, stand up comedy, donald trump, american politics, frustration, stand up comedian, political unrest, political intrigue, comedian, political activism, politics ...
Similarity:
38%
110
Genre: Comedy
Country: Israel
Duration: 25 min.
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Story:
Polishuk is an Israeli political comedy television series. It tells the story of politician Rubi Polishuk, a member of MELEL Party (National Liberal Center) who unexpectedly was appointed as the Minister for Social Advancement.
Style:
satirical, political, funny, entertaining, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, satire, politician, prime minister, politics, humour, bureaucracy, irony, office politics, government, minister, fish out of water ...
Time:
2000s
Similarity:
37%
470
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
For hundreds of years, Africa has existed in a state of despair. Famine, civil wars and rampant disease have left the continent without hope, but for the efforts of Western do-gooders. At first, they arrived with food, bibles and the magic of ...
Style:
not serious, realistic, humorous, biting, mockumentary ...
Plot:
satire, celebrity culture, adoption, family relations, disorder, lifestyle, society, culture clash, profanity, babies and infants, orphan, misfit ...
Time:
90s, turn of the century, 21st century
Place:
africa
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
With nothing off-limits, David Cross is unapologetic, insightful, and biting in his Netflix original stand-up comedy special, MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Filmed live at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Cross takes aim the current political ...
Style:
humorous, semi serious, satirical, feel good, captivating ...
Plot:
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Place:
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Similarity:
34%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Spain boils with tension, the country is totally polarized and social networks burn daily... The NEW LEFT and LIBERAL SPAIN parties face each other in the next general elections.
Style:
entertaining, satirical, captivating, political, semi serious ...
Plot:
political satire, political party, politics, political leader, political election, political activism, political campaign, political intrigue, satire, political candidate, political activist, politician ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
spain
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Colombia
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
When a spoiled Colombian snob becomes president through money and connections, he finds staying in power takes more than he expected.
Style:
satirical, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, political ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, satire, political campaign, social commentary, rich, political unrest, politician, escapades, political candidate, rich man, politics, corrupt politician ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
colombia, latin america
Similarity:
32%
141K
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Style:
parody, funny, satirical, political, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, satire, congressman, election, campaign, farce, campaigning, political corruption, sarcasm, election campaign, mentor, stereotypes ...
Time:
year 2012, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
north carolina, usa
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min.
Story:
Bill Maher will be bringing his stand-up show to screens this summer with when he appears on stage from Tulsa in Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma.
Style:
satirical, funny, entertaining, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, satire, stand up comedian, comedian, live performance, american politics, joke, social satire, humour, political satire, public speaking, monologue ...
Place:
oklahoma
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Comedy
Country: Armenia
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Grigor is an eccentric young man with every prerequisite to become a great journalist, but he avoids responsibility and blames his every problem on others, circumstances and the Government. But everything changes when he wakes up as the President of ...
Style:
absurd, romantic comedy, lighthearted, political comedy, whimsical
Plot:
political satire, satire, bureaucracy, corruption, social satire, self discovery, personal growth, irreverent, redemption, conspiracy, wish fulfillment, dark humor ...
Place:
armenia, georgia, caucasus
Similarity:
32%
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
Jagannathan, a political advisor, is hired to help John, a politician in California. He employs various shrewd tactics to help John's party win the elections.
Style:
spoof, humorous, captivating, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, politics, rise to the top, advisor, satire, spin doctor, fish out of water, ambition, social commentary, culture clash, media manipulation ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
california, usa
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
The elderly residents of a small remote town panic when the EPA announces mandatory changes to their chemical plant could cause a dramatic increase in sexual libido. The sheriff tries to maintain order and decency but mayhem ensues.
Style:
sex comedy, humorous, entertaining, funny, light ...
Plot:
small town, panic, sexual humor, chemistry, humour, sexuality, satire, environmental, love story, social commentary, deadpan, misunderstanding ...
Place:
new hampshire
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 25 min.
Story:
Series of reports from Borat Karabzhanov, the Kazakhstani TV journalist, a character featuring in DA ALI G SHOW, as he travels in Britain looking at British culture and customs, including visits to Henley Regatta, Saville Row and a tea party, and ...
Style:
mockumentary, entertaining, feel good, satirical, semi serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, hidden camera, journalist, mature, ridicule, irreverent, improv, political satire, fish out of water, social commentary, deadpan, prejudice ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
britain, kazakhstan, london
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime ...
Style:
humorous, funny, slapstick comedy, political, light ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
political campaign, stupidity, political satire, corrupt politician, politics, road trip, scandal, governor, frame up, clumsiness, embarrassment, brother brother relationship ...
Time:
90s
Place:
washington state, washington d.c., usa, seattle
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement .
Style:
funny, humorous, parody, entertaining, absurd ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
politics, usa president, president, satire, presidential election, farce, stereotypes, black, hip hop, state affairs, ambition, republican ...
Time:
year 2003
Place:
washington d.c., chicago, nashville tennessee, usa
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 27 min.
Story:
The journalists at the Onion News Network will do anything to stay at the top of their game. And if they can't find a great story, they'll create one.
Style:
mockumentary, funny, entertaining, semi serious, feel good ...
Plot:
satire, news, media satire, journalist, workplace, office worker, workplace situations, office, office work, job, coworker, social commentary ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Porattu Nadakam, Which tells the story of a village called Gopalapura in the backdrop of North Malabar. The events unfolding in Gopalapura for 21 days are presented through satire. Art forms like Kothamuriyatam and Porattu Nadakam are the main ...
Style:
ironic, humorous, realistic, reflective, biting
Plot:
satire, social commentary, village life, music and dance, political satire, identity
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
29%
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