Special Correspondents 2016

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A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.

Ricky Gervais

as Albert Finch

Eric Bana

as Frank Bonneville

Vera Farmiga

as Eleanor Finch

Kelly Macdonald

as Claire Maddox

Benjamin Bratt

as John Baker

Raúl Castillo

as Domingo

America Ferrera

as Brigida

Meghan Heffern

as Virginia

Kevin Pollak

as Geoffrey Mallard

Mimi Kuzyk

as Secretary of State

Director:

Ricky Gervais

Writer:

Ricky Gervais

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

2016 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Special Correspondents

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ricky Gervais

as Albert Finch

Eric Bana

as Frank Bonneville

Vera Farmiga

as Eleanor Finch

Kelly Macdonald

as Claire Maddox

Benjamin Bratt

as John Baker

Raúl Castillo

as Domingo

America Ferrera

as Brigida

Meghan Heffern

as Virginia

Kevin Pollak

as Geoffrey Mallard

Mimi Kuzyk

as Secretary of State

Jim Norton

as Rent Boy

Ari Cohen

as Rampling

Alison Brooks

as TV Talkshow Host

Kim Ramirez

as Brenda

Kelly McCormack

as Station Accountant

Duane Murray

as Sacha

Jonathan Langdon

as Bellboy

Daniel Della Penna

as Chris Denby

Laara Sadiq

as British Host

Anne Mroczkowski

as American Host

Bill Lake

as General

Adrian Rebucas

as Chang

Rachael Ancheril

as Bar Girl

Pedro Miguel Arce

as Jeep Driver

Clyde Whitham

as Redneck Host

Dan Duran

as Regis Roach

Steve Greenstein

as Crude Man

Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz

as Bandit Leader

Walter Alza

as Alejandro, The Bandit Guard

Pedro Salvín

as Villager

Daveed Louza

as Reporter

Val Cole

as News Host

Scott Anderson

as Accountant

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