In the Loop (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, In the Loop is a comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci, running about 106 minutes. “The fate of the world is on the line.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
Who’s in it. In the Loop stars Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker, Tom Hollander as Simon Foster, Gina McKee as Judy Molloy and James Gandolfini as Lt Gen. George Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, In the Loop has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 In the Loop page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Loop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Loop (2009)?
- In US, In the Loop is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 In the Loop worth watching?
- In the Loop holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Loop?
- In the Loop stars Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini and Chris Addison.
- When was In the Loop released?
- In the Loop was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.