The Ides of March (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, The Ides of March is a drama film directed by George Clooney, running about 101 minutes. “Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.
Who’s in it. The Ides of March stars George Clooney as Mike Morris, Ryan Gosling as Stephen Meyers, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Paul Zara and Paul Giamatti as Tom Duffy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ides of March has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.3M 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 The Ides of March page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ides of March tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ides of March (2011)?
- In US, The Ides of March 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 The Ides of March worth watching?
- The Ides of March holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ides of March?
- The Ides of March stars George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood.
- When was The Ides of March released?
- The Ides of March was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.