PACmen (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, PACmen is a documentary film directed by Luke Walker, running about 82 minutes. “Political fundraising... it's not brain surgery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This observational documentary follows the men behind the Super-PACs that persuaded Dr Ben Carson to run for President. Believing Carson can save the Republican Party, they successfully draft him to run, raise millions of dollars and catapult him to the top of the polls. However, as Carson's political inexperience begins to show, his constant media gaffes make fundraising increasingly difficult. Donors and voters abandon Carson's campaign as wallets close, hearts open and faith is tested. As Trump inexplicably rises, the campaign descends into chaos and the PACmen begin to wonder - did they pick the wrong savior?
Who’s in it. PACmen stars Ben Carson as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, PACmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch PACmen page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch PACmen (2017)?
- In AU, PACmen is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is PACmen worth watching?
- PACmen holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in PACmen?
- PACmen stars Ben Carson.
- When was PACmen released?
- PACmen was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.