# The Campaign (2012)

> Two mismatched North Carolina candidates turn a congressional race into a vulgar circus exposing the machinery of corporate political influence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/54787

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jay Roach
- Cast: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine LaNasa, Dylan McDermott, Sarah Baker, John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790886/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, crude, sardonic, election season, comedy night

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