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Running Mates

2000 · 90 min

A breezy, talky political comedy-drama that coasts on charm and star power, offering mild intrigue without much bite.

Overview: A governor running for President gets revealed to be a serial philanderer.
How it feels: Satirical, light, cynical and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Politics, power, betrayal, ambition
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
power
betrayal
ambition
media
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild