The Comey Rule
“Whatever side you're on, you only know half the story.”
Series Overview
An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
105 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Sep 27, 2020
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Night Two”
James Comey awakens on November 9, 2016, now known nationally as "the man who got Donald Trump elected." With that hanging over him, he now must try to find a way to work with the new President. That grows complicated when it becomes clear that Trump wants to use Comey, the Bureau, and the Department of Justice for his own political aims - forcing these two men on a collision course whose result is as inevitable as it is tragic. Series Finale.
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The Comey Rule (2020) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Limited SeriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-24
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Comey
Henry Jackman
Elliot Davis
Jeffrey Ford
Billy Ray, Shane Salerno, Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Cari-Esta Albert
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Ford
Editor
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Christopher Brown
Production Design
Cari-Esta Albert
Producer
Terry Gould
Producer
Anne Dixon
Costume Design
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is The Comey Rule about?
An immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. This two-part biopic tells the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.
How many seasons does The Comey Rule have?
The Comey Rule comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Comey Rule?
Key cast members in The Comey Rule include Jeff Daniels, Brendan Gleeson, Holly Hunter, Michael Kelly, Jennifer Ehle.
Who created or directed The Comey Rule?
The Comey Rule was developed and directed by Not specified.