# The Ides of March (2011)

> An idealistic presidential campaign strategist is forced to trade political loyalty against personal virtue when secret deals and private scandals threaten his career.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5414

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: George Clooney
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, Max Minghella
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124035/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: tense, cynical, sardonic, political discussion night, serious movie night

## Synopsis

In the high-stakes world of politics, trust can be the most dangerous weapon.

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