The Campaign Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 27, 2012

The Campaign

Release Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 Theaters

Director: Jay Roach

Starring: Zach Galifianakis • Will Ferrell • Dylan McDermott • Jason Sudeikis • John Lithgow

R Comedy 1 hr, 37 m

3.53 / 5.0

74% WILL SEE 26% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As Election Day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other.

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Who stars in The Campaign – Cast List

Zach Galifianakis
... Marty Huggins

Lilo & Stitch, The Hangover
Will Ferrell
... Cam Brady

Daddy's Home, Barbie
Dylan McDermott
... Tim Wattley, Political Consultant

Olympus Has Fallen, Survivor
Jason Sudeikis
The Angry Birds Movie 3, Going the Distance
John Lithgow
Jimpa, Interstellar
K
Katherine LaNasa
The Frozen Ground, The Lucky Ones
Dan Aykroyd
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Get On Up
B
Brian Cox
Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers, Red

Who is making The Campaign – Crew List

A look at The Campaign behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jay Roach last helmed The Roses and Bombshell. The film's writer Jay Roach last penned Intelligent Life.

Director: Jay Roach
Screenwriters: Jay Roach
Chris Henchy
Shawn Harwell
Producers: Will Ferrell
Zach Galifianakis
Adam McKay
Jay Roach

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Everyman Pictures
Gary Sanchez Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Campaign

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2012

Completed

Changed The Campaign movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for crude sexual content, language and brief nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Southern Rivals, Rivals, Dog Fight
Language: English

The Campaign Trailers and Clips

The Campaign

Theatrical Trailer #1

The Campaign

Cam Brady Election Promo

The Campaign

Marty Huggins Election Promo

Facebook Message

TV Spot #1

TV Spot #2

TV Spot #3

TV Spot #4

The Campaign Release Date: When was the film released?

The Campaign was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 10 , 2012. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including The Bourne Legacy, Goats and The Awakening.