Dave (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Dave is a comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 110 minutes. “In a country where anybody can become President, anybody just did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Who’s in it. Dave stars Kevin Kline as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell, Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Mitchell, Frank Langella as Bob Alexander and Kevin Dunn as Alan Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $92M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dave (1993)?
- In US, Dave is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dave worth watching?
- Dave holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dave?
- Dave stars Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn and Ving Rhames.
- When was Dave released?
- Dave was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.