Vice (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Vice is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Adam McKay, running about 132 minutes. “The untold true story that changed the course of history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
Who’s in it. Vice stars Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney, Shea Whigham as Wayne Vincent and Eddie Marsan as Paul Wolfowitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Vice has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vice (2018)?
- In US, Vice is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vice worth watching?
- Vice holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vice?
- Vice stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Shea Whigham, Eddie Marsan and Stefania LaVie Owen.
- When was Vice released?
- Vice was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.