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Irresistible

Irresistible

Send in the clowns.

20206.01h 42m

Overview

A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Directed by Jon Stewart
Written by Jon Stewart
Produced by Jon Stewart, Jeremy Kleiner, Lila Yacoub
Box Office0Revenue: $177K

Top Cast

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Gary Zimmer

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Faith Brewster

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Jack Hastings

Brent Sexton

Brent Sexton

Mayor Braun

Mackenzie Davis

Mackenzie Davis

Diana Hastings

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Kurt

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Tina

Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin

Elton Chambers

C.J. Wilson

C.J. Wilson

Dave Vanelton

Will Sasso

Will Sasso

Big Mike

Themes & Keywords

small townelection campaignmayorpolitical satireusa politicsrural life

About Irresistible

Irresistible is a comedy, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of small town, election campaign, mayor, political satire, usa politics, rural life. Directed by Jon Stewart, it stars Steve Carell, Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper. A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

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