The Campaign (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, The Campaign is a comedy film directed by Jay Roach, running about 85 minutes. “May the best loser win.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Who’s in it. The Campaign stars Will Ferrell as Cam Brady, Zach Galifianakis as Marty Huggins, Jason Sudeikis as Mitch Wilson and Katherine LaNasa as Rose Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Campaign has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $104.9M 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 Campaign page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Campaign tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Campaign (2012)?
- In US, The Campaign 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 Campaign worth watching?
- The Campaign holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Campaign?
- The Campaign stars Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine LaNasa and Dylan McDermott.
- When was The Campaign released?
- The Campaign was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.