The Congressman

2016 - ENGLISH - MOVIE

Drama

Maine Congressman Charlie Winship has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in the Atlantic whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds. Treat Williams stars as The Congressman in this humorous and moving film that raises the important question of what it means to be an American. Written by Lisa Marantz The Congressman is a 2016 American English-language Drama movie featuring Treat Williams, Elizabeth Marvel, Ryan Merriman, Chris Conroy, George Hamilton, Marshall Bell and Daniel Thomas. The Congressman was Produced by Johanna Giebelhaus. The Congressman is written by Robert Mrazek and directed by Jared Martin and Robert Mrazek. Shadow Distribution acquired the distribution rights for the motion picture. The film has a running time of 90 minutes. The film made a box office gross of $0 million. Cinematography was done by Joe Arcidiacono and editing by Johanna Giebelhaus. The music was composed by David Carbonara.
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dramatic predictable
  • Jini Score
    3.6/10
  • Critics Score
    40%
  • Rating
    6.3/10
  • Jini Score
    3.6%
  • Critics Score
    40
  • Rating
    6.3
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Release Date2016
Language

English

Genre

Drama

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The Congressman Reviews and Ratings

Average Review Rating : negative

44.0%

Positive Review Rating : 40%

40%
    • Martin Tsai

      Earnest and well meaning, The Congressman devolves into predictable schmaltz as Winship finds a kindred spirit in weary divorce Rae (Elizabeth Marvel). ( Read More )
    • Dan Gvozden

      The Congressmans politics and morals are childishly simple, featuring archvillains suffering buffoonish pratfalls and love stories that start up abruptly and quickly fizzle. ( Read More )
    • Frank Lovece

      This earnest political drama means well but deserves no votes for its stilted dialogue, poorly drawn characters and inept plotting and direction. ( Read More )
    • Susan Granger

      Schmaltzy, simplistic and sincere about slowing down to the rhythm of the sea. ( Read More )
    • Prairie Miller

      Mr. Smith Does Not Go To Washington. Hey, a dramatic film actually about something. In this case, Treat Williams does dismayed and dropping out of DC politics, as The Congressman. But first invoking Sen. Margaret Chase Smith denouncing McCarthy back then. ( Read More )
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