Bulworth
1998 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 6.3 · 76% critics
A disillusioned politician, struggling with depression and sleep, sets up a plan that pushes him to confront voters with sudden, blunt honesty. To do it, he leans into hip-hop rhythms and culture, turning his campaign into an in-your-face mix of comedy and critique.
Also known as Tribulations
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-05-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (268 votes)
- Box office
- $29,202,884
- Budget
- $30,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this bold, comedic political shake-up if you like edgy satire and honesty delivered through hip-hop culture; Not for you if you dislike controversial political commentary or find the rap approach cringeworthy, like in Network or Bob Roberts.
Pros: sharp political satire; bold honesty; memorable music-driven energy | Cons: polarizing portrayal; awkward raps; some plot drag
Themes
- hip-hop
- washington dc, usa
- election campaign
- politics
- mission of murder
- liberal
- political satire
- u.s. senator
- democratic party
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1999 · nominated
Cast & crew
Warren Beatty
as Jay Bulworth
Halle Berry
as Nina
- KA
Kimberly Deauna Adams
as Denisha
- VA
Vinny Argiro
as Debate Director
Sean Astin
as Gary
Kirk Baltz
as Debate Producer
- EB
Ernie Lee Banks
as Leroy
Amiri Baraka
as Rastaman
Christine Baranski
as Constance Bulworth
Adilah Barnes
as Mrs. Brown
Directed by Warren Beatty