The Ides of March

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  • Opened October 7, 2011 
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • R | Pervasive language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 16+. More on child suitability

  • As Ohio's Democratic primary nears, charming Gov. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in to win the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell) . Morris' idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling) believes in his candidate's integrity and the democratic process. But, Meyers' meeting with Pullman's campaign manager (Paul Giamatti) and a dalliance with a young intern (Evan Rachel Wood) set in motion a chain of events that threaten Morris' election chances. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright
  • Director: George Clooney
  • Genres: Drama

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The Ides of March: A-

by MattH306

Very well acted and not overtly political...

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Love Gosling

by Sheltiemomm

Cast was superb, everyone had a personal best in this intrigue-filled gem. Fantastically added was, Jeffrey Right, as a pivotal character. Gossling envelops any human emotion imaginable! Thrilled to...

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Slow with no sizzle

by pmcculloch

I suppose it was a realistic political drama....but there was never an "Oh My Gosh!" moment. All-star cast that never made me care about the characters. Was probably a subtle arc for Gosling's...

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

This taut cautionary tale explores the dark side of American politics. And leaves the viewer to wonder - if anyone's still wondering - is there a bright side? Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

Clooney certainly brings out the best in his actors, but his driving trait as a filmmaker is that he knows what plays - he has an uncanny sense of how to uncork a scene and let it bubble and flow. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

A big, bruisingly funny moral fable etched in acid and Obama disillusion. Read full review

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Movieline
| Stephanie Zacharek

The Ides of March doesn't cut as deeply or as sharply as Clooney might like, but at least he found the right actor to navigate its dark emotional twists and turns. Read full review

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Ryan Gosling in "The Ides of March."