The read
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general election. Based on a true story.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic41/100
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen GyllenhaalDirector
- Justin RhodesScreenplay
- Stephen GyllenhaalScreenplay
- Nick UrataOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jason BiggsPhil Campbell
- Joel David MooreGrant Cogswell
- Lauren AmbroseEmily Bowen
- Cobie SmuldersClair
- Tom ArnoldTommy
- Todd StashwickNick Ricochet
- D.C. PiersonWayne
- Emily BerglTheresa Glendon
- Christopher McDonaldJim Tripp
- Cedric the EntertainerRichard McIver
- Michael NardelliWillis
- Noah HarpsterMarvin