MesmeroWatch list, 0 saved

Movie
Poster for Swing Vote

Swing Vote

2008 · 120 min

A light, feel-good political comedy that mixes gentle satire with a father-daughter story, easy to watch and mildly heartwarming.

Genres
Comedy, Drama
Tagline
One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.
Overview
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

Add to a list: Swing Vote

You have no lists yet. Name one, and this title goes into it.

All your lists

In the USNot loaded yet.
Genres
Comedy, Drama
In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 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
  • family
  • parenthood
  • redemption
  • media
Places
  • small town
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour6
Realism7
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

More like this

Titles like Swing Vote

TV series

Graves

2016–2017

A wry, reflective comedy-drama that watches a flawed man grapple with his legacy, mixing political satire with personal regret.

Same writer: Joshua Michael Stern · Satirical · about politics and family

Also
Same writer: Joshua Michael Stern
Via
  • satirical
  • politics
  • family
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Seasons
2
Details
GravesHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Irresistible

2020

A wry, talky political comedy that gently skewers campaign culture and small-town dynamics, with a clever twist that leaves a bittersweet aftertaste.

Satirical · about politics

Via
  • satirical
  • politics
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
102 min
Details
IrresistibleHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Liar Liar

1997

A wildly energetic comedy where the laughs come fast and physical, but underneath it's a warm story about a father learning to be honest.

Same composer: John Debney · Warm · about family and parenthood

Also
Same composer: John Debney
Via
  • warm
  • family
  • parenthood
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
86 min
Details
Liar LiarHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The Candidate

1972

A sharp, witty look at political campaigns that starts idealistic and ends in weary disillusionment, with a famous final line that lingers.

Satirical · about politics and media

Via
  • satirical
  • politics
  • media
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
110 min
Details
The CandidateHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The American President

1995

A warm, witty romance set against political maneuvering, with sharp dialogue and an earnest belief in doing what's right.

Warm · about politics and media

Via
  • warm
  • politics
  • media
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
113 min
Details
The American PresidentHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The Monk and the Gun

2023

A gentle, wry fable that unfolds slowly, blending quiet humour with a thoughtful look at change and tradition.

Satirical, warm · about politics and family

Via
  • satirical
  • warm
  • politics
  • family
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
107 min
Details
The Monk and the GunHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Thank You for Smoking

2005

A witty, fast-paced satire that keeps you amused with sharp dialogue and a charmingly amoral protagonist, while subtly probing the ethics of persuasion.

Satirical · about politics and parenthood

Via
  • satirical
  • politics
  • parenthood
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
92 min
Details
Thank You for SmokingHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The Campaign

2012

A silly, fast-paced political comedy full of outrageous gags and broad satire that keeps you laughing at the absurdity of it all.

Satirical · about politics and family

Via
  • satirical
  • politics
  • family
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
85 min
Details
The CampaignHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The Descendants

2011

A tender, bittersweet journey through grief and forgiveness, balancing humor and heartbreak with a laid-back Hawaiian rhythm.

Warm · about family and parenthood

Via
  • warm
  • family
  • parenthood
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
115 min
Details
The DescendantsHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Hustle

2022

A warm, crowd-pleasing underdog story that mixes basketball action with heartfelt family moments and a redemptive arc.

Warm · about family and redemption

Via
  • warm
  • family
  • redemption
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
117 min
Details
HustleHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

Wag the Dog

1997

A sharp, fast-talking satire that feels like watching a con unfold, equal parts funny and chilling.

Satirical · about politics and media

Via
  • satirical
  • politics
  • media
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
97 min
Details
Wag the DogHidden from your suggestions.
Movie

The Devil Wears Prada 2

2026

A glossy, witty return to the fashion world, balancing sharp office banter with a surprisingly tender look at legacy and change.

Satirical, warm · about media

Via
  • satirical
  • warm
  • media
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
119 min
Details
The Devil Wears Prada 2Hidden from your suggestions.

Cast

Where to watch in the US

Change country

We have not loaded where to watch in the US for this title yet. Check again in a day or two.

Streaming data from JustWatch.TMDB

Details