Game Change
“Politics would never be the same.”
Synopsis
During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Game Change: Trailer (HBO Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-14
Top Cast
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Julianne Moore
Sarah Palin
Woody Harrelson
Steve Schmidt
Ed Harris
John McCain
Peter MacNicol
Rick Davis
Jamey Sheridan
Mark Salter
Sarah Paulson
Nicolle Wallace
Ron Livingston
Mark Wallace
David Barry Gray
Todd Palin
Larry Sullivan
Chris Edwards
Mikal Evans
Bexie Nobles
Colby French
Tucker Eskew
Bruce Altman
Fred Davis
Spencer Garrett
Steve Biegun
Brian Howe
Randy Scheunemann
John Rothman
A.B. Culvahouse
Austin Pendleton
Senator Joe Lieberman
Alex Hyde-White
Lindsey Graham
Ron Perkins
Bill McInturff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Strong, John Heilemann, Mark Halperin
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Game Change
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Playtone, HBO Films, Everyman Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Roach
Danny Strong, John Heilemann, Mark Halperin
Theodore Shapiro
Jim Denault
Lucia Zucchetti
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Amy Sayres, Jay Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Roach
Director
Danny Strong
Writer
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
David D. Johnson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Amy Sayres
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Game Change
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Game Change about?
During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
Who directed Game Change?
Game Change was directed by Jay Roach.
Who stars in Game Change?
The principal cast of Game Change includes Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Peter MacNicol, Jamey Sheridan.
When was Game Change released and how long is it?
Game Change was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Game Change?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Game Change was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
Is Game Change based on a book or true story?
Game Change is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Heilemann", Book: "Mark Halperin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Game Change?
Game Change holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).