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Swing Vote

Swing Vote

One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.

20085.72h 0m

Overview

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Directed by Joshua Michael Stern
Written by Joshua Michael Stern, Jason Richman
Produced by Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson
Box OfficeBudget: $21.0MRevenue: $17.6M

Top Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Bud Johnson

Madeline Carroll

Madeline Carroll

Molly Johnson

Paula Patton

Paula Patton

Kate Madison

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

President Andrew Boone

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Donald Greenleaf

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Art Crumb

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Martin Fox

George López

George López

John Sweeney

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Walter

Charles Esten

Charles Esten

Lewis

Themes & Keywords

usa presidentpresidential election

About Swing Vote

Swing Vote is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of usa president, presidential election. Directed by Joshua Michael Stern, it stars Kevin Costner, Madeline Carroll, Paula Patton. In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

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