Vice
“The untold true story that changed the course of history.”
Synopsis
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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VICE | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-03
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
Dick Cheney
Amy Adams
Lynne Cheney
Steve Carell
Donald Rumsfeld
Sam Rockwell
George W. Bush
Alison Pill
Mary Cheney
Eddie Marsan
Paul Wolfowitz
Justin Kirk
Scooter Libby
LisaGay Hamilton
Condoleezza Rice
Jesse Plemons
Kurt
Bill Camp
Gerald Ford
Don McManus
David Addington
Lily Rabe
Liz Cheney
Shea Whigham
Wayne Vincent
Stephen Adly Guirgis
George Tenet
Tyler Perry
Colin Powell
Josh Latzer
Secret Service Agent
Jeff Bosley
Secret Service Agent
Camille James Harman
Mary Matalin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 77 DaysBrussels
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 2, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.27x
+$16.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam McKay
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- Vice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.1M
- Production Studios
- Annapurna Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Plan B Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam McKay
Adam McKay
Nicholas Britell
Greig Fraser
Hank Corwin
Brad Pitt, Megan Ellison, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, Dede Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Adam McKay
Writer
Adam McKay
Director
Brad Pitt
Producer
Raymond Gieringer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Adam McKay
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Will Ferrell
Producer
Hank Corwin
Editor
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
Kevin J. Messick
Producer
Patrice Vermette
Production Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vice about?
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
Who directed Vice?
Vice was directed by Adam McKay.
Who stars in Vice?
The principal cast of Vice includes Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Alison Pill.
When was Vice released and how long is it?
Vice was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vice?
Vice had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $76.1M at the worldwide box office (1.27 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Vice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vice was composed by Nicholas Britell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vice?
Vice holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).