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Dave (1993)

"In a country where anybody can become President, anybody just did."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 95%, MC: 76) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (819 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Kevin Kline as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Mitchell
Frank Langella as Bob Alexander
Kevin Dunn as Alan Reed
Ving Rhames as Duane Stevenson
Ben Kingsley as Vice-President Nance
Charles Grodin as Murray Blum
Faith Prince as Alice
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 819 votes. Critics gave it 86%.
Overview
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Dave was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1993 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Dave is a 1993 comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States. The film has been rated by 819 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Dave delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dave (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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