The Campaign
May the best loser win.
2012 | 85m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Jay Roach |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Chris Henchy, Shawn Harwell, Adam McKay |
| Staring: |
| Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 09, 2012 |
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| Director: | Jay Roach |
| Writer: | Chris Henchy, Shawn Harwell, Adam McKay |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Keywords | north carolina, politics, politician, election campaign, congressman, political candidate, moustache, political corruption, campaign manager, campaign finance |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Pictures, Everyman Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Location Gourmet |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $104,907,746
Budget: $95,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Cam Brady |
| Zach Galifianakis | Marty Huggins |
| Jason Sudeikis | Mitch Wilson |
| Katherine LaNasa | Rose Brady |
| Dylan McDermott | Tim Wattley |
| Sarah Baker | Mitzi Huggins |
| John Lithgow | Glen Motch |
| Dan Aykroyd | Wade Motch |
| Brian Cox | Raymond |
| Karen Maruyama | Mrs. Yao |
| Grant Goodman | Clay Huggins |
| Kya Haywood | Dylan/Clay Huggins |
| Randall D. Cunningham | Cam Brady Jr. |
| Madison Wolfe | Jessica Brady |
| Thomas Middleditch | Travis |
| Josh Lawson | Tripp |
| Heather Lawless | Diane |
| Jack McBrayer | Mr. Mendenhall |
| Elizabeth Diane Wells | Mrs. Mendenhall |
| Billy Slaughter | Dermot |
| Aaron Jay Rome | Intern Jason |
| Kate Miner | Shana |
| Amelia Jackson-Gray | Becky |
| Bobby Tisdale | Huggins Supporter |
| Wolf Blitzer | Wolf Blitzer |
| Piers Morgan | Piers Morgan |
| Bill Maher | Bill Maher |
| Chris Matthews | Chris Matthews |
| Dennis Miller | Dennis Miller |
| Lawrence O'Donnell | Lawrence O'Donnell |
| Joe Scarborough | Joe Scarborough |
| Mika Brzezinski | Mika Brzezinski |
| Willie Geist | Willie Geist |
| Ed Schultz | Ed Schultz |
| P.J. Byrne | Rick |
| Patrick Weathers | Old Councilman |
| Gerry May | Carter Baines |
| Tzi Ma | Mr. Zheng |
| Bill Martin Williams | Senator Lloyd |
| Danny Vinson | Elder Dan |
| John D. Reaves | Banker |
| Scott A. Martin | Wes Talager |
| Rob Mariano | Boston Rob |
| Mike Mizanin | The Miz |
| Randy Bachman | Bachman & Turner |
| Mick Dalla-Vee | Bachman & Turner |
| Marc Lafrance | Bachman & Turner |
| Brent Howard Knudsen | Bachman & Turner |
| Charles Frederick Turner | Bachman & Turner |
| Danny Hanemann | Hunter |
| Jason Kirkpatrick | Hunter |
| Taryn Terrell | Janette |
| J.D. Evermore | State Official |
| Matt Borel | Rainbowland Moderator |
| Millard Darden | Moderator Carl Terry |
| Mikki Val | Town Hall Moderator |
| Ramona Tyler | Reporter Brenda Britton |
| Steve Wilkins | Reporter Darren |
| Rowan Joseph | Reporter Gary |
| Dane Rhodes | Working-Class Man |
| Trey Burvant | Man at Debate |
| Joe Chrest | Rainbowland Audience Member |
| Peaches Davis | Mrs. Cutler |
| Stephanie Dotson | Choir Soloist |
| Seth Morris | Confession Husband |
| Tara Copeland | Confession Wife |
| Frank Drank | Biker Guy |
| Luka Jones | Biker Guy |
| Paul Zies | Biker Guy |
| Early Whitesides | Elderly Man |
| Leslea Fisher | Election Night Girl |
| Steve Tom | Congressman |
| Catherine Shreves | Anchor Rachel |
| Amber Dawn Landrum | Punched Baby's Mother |
| Dustan Costine | Police Officer |
| Tim Hickey | Patriotic Passerby |
| Loriel Hennington | Dancer |
| Tyne Stecklein | Dancer |
| Krystal Ellsworth | Dancer |
| Kayla Jenee Radomski | Dancer |
| Brittany Perry-Russell | Cam Brady Cheerleader |
| Colleen Craig | Dancer |
| Julia Adams | Doctor (uncredited) |
| John L. Armijo | Migrant Worker / Bandito (uncredited) |
| Kevin Beard | Cam Supporter (uncredited) |
| Tom Bubrig | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Grant Case | Campaign Staffer (uncredited) |
| John Cenatiempo | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| John F. Daniel | Giant Marty (uncredited) |
| Kasey Emas | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dacia Fernandez | Cam Brady Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Foley | Young Cam's Friend (uncredited) |
| Leni Ford | Staff Member (uncredited) |
| Claire Frederiksen | Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Goodman | Congressman Scott Talley (uncredited) |
| Rhonda Laizer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ever Eloise Landrum | Baby (uncredited) |
| Robert Larriviere | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Parker Lovein | Jared Mendenhall (uncredited) |
| Brian Matney | Preacher (uncredited) |
| Harlon Miller | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Dustin Milligan | College Frat Guy (uncredited) |
| Lance E. Nichols | Denning Mayor (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Ray | City Official (uncredited) |
| Christine Craft Regusa | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Gus Rhodes | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Jim Sojka | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Marco St. John | Husband (uncredited) |
| Christine Tonry | Cam Brady Supporter (uncredited) |
| Daniel Vincent | Rowdy Supporter at Debate (uncredited) |
| Carl J. Walker | Accountant (uncredited) |
| Glen Warner | Roadie (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Jay Roach | Director |
| Chris Henchy | Story, Screenplay |
| Craig Alpert | Editor |
| Jon Poll | Editor |
| Shawn Harwell | Story, Screenplay |
| Sdavid Myers | Scenic Artist |
| Susan Benjamin | Set Decoration |
| Lenny Vullo | Production Manager |
| Nicole LaBranche | Art Department Coordinator |
| Gerard Averill | Location Manager |
| Jimmy Trotter | Location Manager |
| Danika Kohler Doman | Production Coordinator |
| Mathew Ferrante | Production Coordinator |
| Mike Wilson | Stunt Double, Stunts |
| Kelly Curley | Art Direction |
| Dave Kelsey | Set Designer |
| Jennifer Euston | Casting |
| Emer O'Callaghan | Casting Assistant |
| Tom Lackey | Location Scout |
| Thomas S. Drescher | Music Editor |
| Diane Durant | Script Supervisor |
| Jennifer Ray | Production Coordinator |
| Peter Kousakis | Casting Assistant |
| Allison Jones | Casting |
| Michael Corenblith | Production Design |
| Daniel Orlandi | Costume Design |
| Jenny Grace | Casting Assistant |
| Ben Harris | Casting Associate |
| Josh King | First Assistant Director |
| Spice Williams-Crosby | Stunts |
| John Cenatiempo | Stunts |
| Chris Cenatiempo | Stunts |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | Stunt Driver |
| Theodore Shapiro | Original Music Composer |
| Kristin Lekki | Graphic Novel Illustrator |
| Adam McKay | Story |
| Jim Denault | Director of Photography |
| G.A. Aguilar | Stunt Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Zach Galifianakis | Producer |
| Jay Roach | Producer |
| Jeffrey Harlacker | Associate Producer |
| Josh King | Associate Producer |
| Amy Sayres | Executive Producer |
| Michelle Graham | Associate Producer |
| Chris Henchy | Executive Producer |
| Jon Poll | Executive Producer |
| Adam McKay | Producer |
| Will Ferrell | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 38 | 64 | 18 |
| 2024 | 5 | 40 | 78 | 23 |
| 2024 | 6 | 27 | 45 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 | 27 | 39 | 19 |
| 2024 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 19 | 38 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 | 39 | 11 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 9 | 854 | 867 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 2 | 431 | 431 |
Kamurai
2.0
Boring watch, won't watch again, and do not recommend. After watching "Irrestitable", I should have known better than to give this a try, but I was hoping the stars being the actual candidates would make it better, but it's still about nonsense politics and social manipulation. If you like the ... actors, then you might get a bit out of it, but you could also just watch other good things they're in. Politics isn't fun for me, and there are a few absurd jokes that land, but for the most part it is a lot of work to setup jokes that just do not land.
Jul 10, 2021