The Ides of March

The Ides of March (2011)

  • 85% of critics liked it
    (215 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (56,647 ratings)

The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency. -- (C) Sony… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Drama
In Theaters
Oct 7, 2011 Wide
Sony Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

    At its best, the film is like a political version of Sweet Smell of Success, another movie where the corruption was so rampant it gleamed.

  • Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

    As for Clooney, when he steps from behind the camera, his candidate exudes an easy, judicious authority.

  • Charlie McCollum, San Jose Mercury News

    This is intelligent filmmaking, and a provocative moral fable. It may not be perfect, but it stands as one of the better, most realistic movies about the way we elect our leaders.

  • Christopher Orr, The Atlantic

    From the film's ideological vantage point, moderate Democrats are Machiavellian devils, and Republicans are an inconceivable evil looming on a distant horizon, like the White Walkers in Game of Thrones.

  • Tom Long, Detroit News

    The Ides of March is a well-made actors showcase and fine film. But it never finds that more.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • paul s


    The profession of politics is a tawdry, sordid affair; the practice of which can warp one's morals and corrupt one's soul. There, I've said it. But the art of filmmaking is not so much about what is being said, but how you say it. In "Ides of March" we… More

  • Chris W


    Based on some play I had previously never heard of, this is the third directorial effort from co-writer and star George Clooney. The story concerns an idealistic young junior campaign worker (press secretary) who, just days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, finds… More

  • Cynthia S


    Well done. Great acting. Great cast.....but not the most exciting movie, in my opinion.

  • Candy R


    I'm not really into political dramas but the characters are interesting. George Clooney's character Mike Morris runs for president. His campaign managers are working hard to win. Ryan's character Steve really believes in Mike and will not compromise his integrity to get… More

  • Tired of P


    Directed (and co-written) by George Clooney, Cross Creek Pictures, 2011. Starring Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Even Rachel Wood and George Clooney. Genre: Drama Question: Do you ever wonder why politicians are portrayed as bad people? Well, because… More

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