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A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, Metacritic 66/100. Every source lands within 5 points of the others. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic66/100
535 audience votes
Key crew
- James VanderbiltDirector
- James VanderbiltScreenplay
- Brian TylerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Cate BlanchettMary Mapes
- Robert RedfordDan Rather
- Dennis QuaidLt. Colonel Roger Charles
- Elisabeth MossLucy Scott
- Bruce GreenwoodAndrew Heyward
- Stacy KeachLt. Colonel Bill Burkett
- John Benjamin HickeyMark Wrolstad
- Topher GraceMike Smith
- Dermot MulroneyLawrence Lanpher
- David LyonsJosh Howard
- Rachael BlakeBetsy West
- Andrew McFarlaneDick Hibey
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Themes
usa presidentbased on novel or bookpresidential electionjournalismbiographytv reporterbased on memoir or autobiographypolitical scandal2000s