An American Carol
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 82 min · ★ 4.2 · 16% critics
A cynical, anti-American filmmaker launches a campaign to abolish the Fourth of July. After three spirits appear, he’s pulled into a fast-moving, joke-filled tour through American history and modern politics, pushing him to reconsider his views and what the holiday represents.
Based on A Christmas Carol
Also known as Big Fat Important Movie
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-10-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 16/100
- TMDB rating
- 4.2/10 (109 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you want a broad, provocative political spoof with slapstick and patriotic themes; Not for you if you dislike crude humor, one-sided satire, or jokes that can feel mean-spirited.
Pros: a few big laughs; bold political targets; occasional heartfelt moments | Cons: heavy-handed message; uneven, lowbrow humor; confusing, jumpy story
Themes
- parody
- terrorism
- documentary filmmaking
- absurd
- dubious
Cast & crew
Kevin Farley
as Michael Malone
Kelsey Grammer
as General George S. Patton
Leslie Nielsen
as Osama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa
Trace Adkins
as Angel of Death
Robert Davi
as Aziz
Geoffrey Arend
as Mohammed
Travis Schuldt
as Josh
Jon Voight
as President George Washington
James Woods
as Todd Grosslight
Dennis Hopper
as Judge Clarence Henderson
Directed by David Zucker