Special Correspondents
“Fake news. Real disaster.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Special Correspondents | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-23
Top Cast
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Ricky Gervais
Albert Finch
Eric Bana
Frank Bonneville
Vera Farmiga
Eleanor Finch
Kelly Macdonald
Claire Maddox
Benjamin Bratt
John Baker
Raúl Castillo
Domingo
America Ferrera
Brigida
Meghan Heffern
Virginia
Kevin Pollak
Geoffrey Mallard
Mimi Kuzyk
Secretary of State
Jim Norton
Rent Boy
Ari Cohen
Rampling
Alison Brooks
TV Talkshow Host
Kim Ramirez
Brenda
Kelly McCormack
Station Accountant
Duane Murray
Sacha
Jonathan Langdon
Bellboy
Daniel Della Penna
Chris Denby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricky Gervais
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Gervais
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Special Correspondents
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bron Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Unanimous Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Dickon Hinchliffe
Terry Stacey
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Jason Cloth, Chris Coen, Pauline Fischer, Ricky Gervais, Aaron L. Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Ricky Gervais
Director
Ricky Gervais
Writer
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Editor
Chris Coen
Producer
Ricky Gervais
Producer
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Manuel Munz
Producer
Larry Sanitsky
Producer
Ted Sarandos
Producer
Brent Thomas
Production Design
Luis Sequeira
Costume Design
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 Special Correspondents
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What is Special Correspondents about?
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.
Who directed Special Correspondents?
Special Correspondents was directed by Ricky Gervais.
Who stars in Special Correspondents?
The principal cast of Special Correspondents includes Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Vera Farmiga, Kelly Macdonald, Benjamin Bratt.
When was Special Correspondents released and how long is it?
Special Correspondents was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Special Correspondents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Special Correspondents was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Special Correspondents?
Special Correspondents 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.).