Roger & Me
“The story of a rebel & his mike.”
Synopsis
A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
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Roger & Me (1989 trailer) a film by Michael Moore
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-04
Top Cast
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Michael Moore
Self
Rhonda Britton
Self
Fred Ross
Self
Roger B. Smith
Self
Bob Eubanks
Self
James Blanchard
Self
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson
Self
Pat Boone
Self
Anita Bryant
Self
James Bond
Self
Karen Edgely
Self
Ben Hamper
Self
Dinona Jackson
Self
Timothy Jackson
Self
Tom Kay
Self
Correy Lennox
Self
Brian MacDonald
Self
Janet K. Rauch
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
41.91x
+$6.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moore
- Original Title
- Roger & Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $160K
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Dog Eat Dog Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Kevin Rafferty, Daniel S. Noga
Wendey Stanzler, Jennifer Beman White
Michael Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moore
Producer
Michael Moore
Director
Kevin Rafferty
Director of Photography
Wendey Stanzler
Editor
Michael Moore
Screenplay
Jennifer Beman White
Editor
Michael Moore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roger & Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roger & Me about?
A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
Who directed Roger & Me?
Roger & Me was directed by Michael Moore.
Who stars in Roger & Me?
The principal cast of Roger & Me includes Michael Moore, Rhonda Britton, Fred Ross, Roger B. Smith, Bob Eubanks.
When was Roger & Me released and how long is it?
Roger & Me was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Roger & Me?
Roger & Me had a reported production budget of $160K and grossed $6.7M at the worldwide box office (41.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roger & Me?
Roger & Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).