My Fellow Americans
“A comedy about life, liberty and the pursuit of two ex-presidents.”
Synopsis
They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
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Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
President Russell P. Kramer
James Garner
President Matt Douglas
Dan Aykroyd
President William Haney
John Heard
Vice President Ted Matthews
Wilford Brimley
Joe Hollis
Lauren Bacall
Margaret Kramer
Sela Ward
Kaye Griffin
Everett McGill
Col. Paul Tanner
Bradley Whitford
Carl Witnaur
James Rebhorn
Charlie Reynolds
Esther Rolle
Rita
Conchata Ferrell
Woman Truck Driver
Jack Kehler
Wayne
Connie Ray
Genny
Tom Everett
NSA Agent Wilkerson
Mark Lowenthal
NSA Agent Caldwell
Jeff Yagher
Dorothy / Lt. Ralph Fleming
Edwin Newman
Edwin Newman - News Anchor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Segal
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Chapman, Peter Tolan, E. Jack Kaplan
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- My Fellow Americans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $21.5M
- Production Studios
- Peters Entertainment, Storyline Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Segal
Richard Chapman, Peter Tolan, E. Jack Kaplan
William Ross
Julio Macat, Joel King
William Kerr
Jon Peters, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Tracy Barone
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Chapman
Screenplay
Peter Tolan
Screenplay
Peter Segal
Director
E. Jack Kaplan
Screenplay
Freddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Peters
Producer
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
William Kerr
Editor
James D. Bissell
Production Design
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Fellow Americans
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What is My Fellow Americans about?
They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
Who directed My Fellow Americans?
My Fellow Americans was directed by Peter Segal.
Who stars in My Fellow Americans?
The principal cast of My Fellow Americans includes Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard, Wilford Brimley.
When was My Fellow Americans released and how long is it?
My Fellow Americans was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for My Fellow Americans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Fellow Americans was composed by William Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Fellow Americans?
My Fellow Americans holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).