In the Loop

2009 · 106 min · EN · NR · 7.0 (822 votes)

Dir. Armando Iannucci · Starring Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky · Music Adem Ilhan

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

Comedy

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.

VIBE

This is a relentless, darkly hilarious dive into the chaotic absurdity of political maneuvering. Expect a barrage of razor-sharp dialogue and cynical wit, creating a frantic, stress-inducing, yet uproariously funny experience. It's a masterclass in acerbic British satire, exposing the farcical underbelly of power.

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