Long Shot
2019 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 6.7 · 75% critics
A journalist reunites with an influential childhood crush who is preparing for a presidential run. She hires him as a speechwriter, despite her advisers’ concerns, setting off a messy mix of romance, ambition, and political pressure.
Also known as Flarsky
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-05-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (2,888 votes)
About
If you want a lively rom-com with genuine chemistry and plenty of laughs, Long Shot is an easy pick; Not for you if you dislike Seth Rogen’s style or want a clean, family-friendly comedy like 50/50.
Pros: smart rom-com charm; strong lead chemistry; often laugh-out-loud | Cons: profane/rough humor; uneven story pacing; polarizing tone
Themes
- journalist
- usa president
- strong woman
- tattoo
- politics
- babysitter
- ejaculation
- class differences
- drugs
- political campaign
- male masturbation
- first kiss
- +25 more
Cast & crew
Charlize Theron
as Charlotte Field
Seth Rogen
as Fred Flarsky
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
as Lance
June Diane Raphael
as Maggie Millikin
Ravi Patel
as Tom
Andy Serkis
as Parker Wembley
Bob Odenkirk
as President Chambers
Alexander Skarsgård
as Prime Minister James Steward
Tristan D. Lalla
as Agent M
Braxton Herda
as Young Fred
Directed by Jonathan Levine