The Campaign
A down-to-earth tour guide is thrust into a high-stakes political battle when he's manipulated into challenging a scandal-plagued congressman, forcing him to confront a corrupt power play that could change the future of his state.
“May the best loser win.”
Synopsis
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
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How many hands made this film
The scale of the collaboration
A crew of 399+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Craig AlpertShot by Jim DenaultScored by Theodore ShapiroDesigned by Michael CorenblithSound by Detlef HalaskiCostumes by Daniel OrlandiStunts by G A AguilarVFX by David D Johnson
Box Office
2012 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.1× its budget
Why 2.5×?
Cinemas keep roughly half of every ticket sold, and a wide release’s marketing often costs about as much again as the film — so a movie needs to gross around 2.5× its production budget just to break even theatrically. It’s a rule of thumb, not the studio’s ledger (home video and streaming come later).
Worldwide gross
$104.9M
US & Canada: $86.9M — 83% of worldwide · International: $18.0M (17%)
Opening weekend: $26.6M — 31% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $38.3M — 44% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,205 theaters
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Versions & cuts
- DVD extended cut· 96 min
Also known as
- Die Qual der Wahlde
- The Campaignde
- Moifr
- Candidato a sorpresait
- (English)The Campaign
- (Bulgarian)Кампанията
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- United StatesAug 4, 2012
- AustraliaAug 9, 2012
- New ZealandAug 9, 2012
- CanadaAug 10, 2012
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Cast & Crew
399 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Will Ferrell
as Cam Brady
Zach Galifianakis
as Marty Huggins
Jason Sudeikis
as Mitch
Dylan Mcdermott
as Tim Wattley
Katherine Lanasa
as Rose Brady
John F Daniel
as as Giant Marty (uncredited)
Sarah Baker
as Mitzi Huggins
John Lithgow
as Glenn Motch
Dan Aykroyd
as Wade Motch
Brian Cox
as Raymond Huggins
Karen Maruyama
as Mrs. Yao
Grant Goodman
as Clay Huggins
Supporting cast
175Kya Haywood
as Dylan Huggins
Randall D Cunningham
as Cam Jr.
Madison Wolfe
as Jessica Brady
Thomas Middleditch
as Travis
Josh Lawson
as Tripp
Heather Lawless
as Diane
Jack Mcbrayer
as Mr. Mendenhall
Elizabeth Diane Wells
as Mrs. Mendenhall
Billy Slaughter
as Dermot
Aaron Jay Rome
as Intern Jason
Kate Miner
as Shana
Amelia Jackson Gray
as Becky
Bobby Tisdale
as Huggins Supporter
Wolf Blitzer
as Wolf Blitzer
Piers Morgan
as Piers Morgan
Bill Maher
as Bill Maher
Chris Matthews
as Chris Matthews
Dennis Miller
as Dennis Miller
Lawrence O Donnell
as Lawrence O'Donnell
Joe Scarborough
as Joe Scarborough
Mika Brzezinski
as Mika Brzezinski
Willie Geist
as Willie Geist
Ed Schultz
as Ed Schultz
P J Byrne
as Rick - Ad Agency Guy
Patrick Weathers
as Old Councilman
Gerry May
as Carter Baines
Tzi Ma
as Mr. Zheng
Bill Martin Williams
as Senator Lloyd
Danny Vinson
as Elder Dan
John D Reaves
as Banker
Scott A Martin
as Wes - Cam Brady Supporter
Rob Mariano
as Boston Rob
Mike The Miz Mizanin
as The Miz
Randy Bachman
as Bachman & Turner
Mick Dalla Vee
as Bachman & Turner
Marc Lafrance
as Bachman & Turner
Brent Howard Knudsen
as Bachman & Turner
Charles Frederick Turner
as Bachman & Turner
Danny Hanemann
as Hunter
Jason Kirkpatrick
as Hunter
Taryn Terrell
as Janette
Jd Evermore
as State Official
Matt Borel
as Rainbowland Moderator
Millard Darden
as Moderator Carl Terry
Mikki Val
as Town Hall Moderator
Ramona Tyler
as Reporter Brenda Britton
Steve Wilkins
as Reporter Darren
Rowan Joseph
as Reporter Gary
Dane Rhodes
as Working-Class Man
Trey Burvant
as Man at Debate
Joe Chrest
as Rainbowland Audience
Cranston Clements
as Pentecostal Band
John Vidacovich
as Pentecostal Band
Tommy Malone
as Pentecostal Band
Sion Daneshrad
as Rabbi
Peaches Davis
as Mrs. Cutler
George Young
as Choir Director
Stephanie Dotson
as Choir Soloist
Dylan Depaula
as Young Cam
Seth Morris
as Confession Husband
Tara Copeland
as Confession Wife
Frank Drank
as Biker Guy
Luka Jones
as Biker Guy
Paul Zies
as Biker Guy
Early Whitesides
as Elderly Man
Leslea Fisher
as Election Night Girl
Steve Tom
as Congressman
Catherine Shreves
as Anchor Rachel
Amber Dawn Landrum
as Punched Baby's Mother
Dustan Costine
as Police Officer
Tim Hickey
as Patriotic Passerby
Loriel Hennington
as Dancer
Tyne Stecklein
as Dancer
Krystal Ellsworth
as Dancer
Kayla Radomski
as Dancer
Brittany Perry Russell
as Cam Brady Cheerleader
Colleen Craig
as Dancer
Julia Adams
as Doctor
Rhonda Floyd Aguillard
John L Armijo
as Migrant Worker, Bandito
Christi Barlow
as City Official
Kevin Beard
as Cam Supporter
Nick Blady
as Snake Church Member
Allison Bryant
as Rally Leader
Tom Bubrig
as Reporter
Tom Cain
as State Trooper
Grant Case
as Campaign Staffer
John Cenatiempo
as Security Guard
Jean Luc Charboneau
as Sheik #2
Nola Charbonnet
as Police Officer #1
Lee Christian
as Photographer
Rebecca Collins
as Marty's Campaign Staffer
Hunter Cudini
as Boy on Playground
Paige Cudini
as Girl on Playground
Jennifer Culicchia
as Woman in Bed
Rick L Dean
as Senator
Raymond Delaune
as Reporter
Christy B Devarauxx
as Teacher
Kasey Emas
as Reporter
Jerry Esslinger Jr
as Businessman
Cy Fahrenholtz
as Synagogue Attendee
Dacia Fernandez
as Cam Brady Cheerleader
Elizabeth Foley
as Young Cam's Friend on Playground
Leni Ford
as Staff Member
Claire Frederiksen
as Reporter
William G Gil
as Air Force Officer
John Goodman
as Rep. Scott Talley
Paul Gunawan
as Cam Brady Supporter
Russell M Haeuser
as Farmer, Templegoer, Political Supporter
Emily D Haley
as Crowd
Bruce Henry
as City Official
Tymberlee Hill
as African American Woman
Jennifer Hinrichs
as Snake Church Dancer
Timothy Hinrichs
as Snake Church Dancer
Glendon Hobgood
as Naked Guy
Robert Hotalen
Leslie A Hughes
as Campaign Supporter
Jacquelyn Twodat Jackson
as Office Worker
Christian M Jones
as Cam Brady Supporter
Karen Wright Jones
as Cam Brady Supporter
Allyson Leigh Jordan
as Reporter #1
Spencer Kayden
as Camera Shot Girl
Sara Kenley
as Blonde Cam Shot Girl, Cheerleader
Kristal Kincaid
as Huggins Supporter
John C Klein
Rhonda Laizer
as Reporter
Arabella Landrum
as Baby
Ever Eloise Landrum
as Baby
Robert Larriviere
as Photographer
Cynthia Leblanc
as Snake Church Dancer
Elton Leblanc
as Snake Church Elder
A J Leitell
as Stuart
Damian Forest Light
as Congressman
Parker Lovein
as Jared Mendenhall
Avon Maser
as Political Rally Spectator
Brian Matney
as Preacher
Laura Jeanne Meyer
as Pedestrian
Harlon Miller
as Security Guard
Dustin Milligan
as College Frat Guy
Mark Mills
as Kid at Table
Alec Mizerik
as Boy at Baby Punch Scene
Lance E Nichols
as Denning Mayor
Anjolie Nieman
as Mendenhall Daughter
Jeffery Nowell
as Debate Attendee
Jay Oliver
as Cam Brady Supporter
Terry Dale Parks
Catherine Kim Poon
Philippe Radelet
as Paparazzi
Steve Rally
as Reporter
Jonathan Ray
as City Official
Christine Regusa
as Teacher
Gus Rhodes
as Socialite
Annette Doucet Sharpe
as Anti-Huggins Housewife in Robe
Chaz Smith
as Reporter
Laura Faye Smith
as Cheerleader
Nick Smith
as News Cameraman
Terry Lee Smith
as Reporter
Tyler Soerries
as Amusement Park Kid
Jim Sojka
as Reporter
Andrew J Spinks
as Hunter #2
Danzel Square
as Black Churchgoer #1
Marco St John
as Husband
Jordan Sudduth
as Photographer Garrett Jacobs
Christine Tonry
as Cam Brady Supporter
Michelle Torres
as Reporter
Uggie
as Uggie
Joseph Uzzell
as Senator
Daniel Vincent
as Rowdy Supporter at Political Debate
Carl J Walker
as Accountant
Glen Warner
as Roadie
David Michael Warren
as Hospital Patient
Michael Warren
as Campaign Supporter
Christina Michelle Williams
as Cam Brady Supporter
Skyler Wilson
as LGBT Extra
Timothy Wyant
as Hunter
Directors
1Writers
4Producers
12Adam Mckay
Producer
Adam Mckay Nm0570912
Producer, Producers
Adam Ohl
digital intermediate producer
Amy Sayres
executive producer
Chris Henchy
executive producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Jeffrey Harlacker
associate producer
Jon Poll
executive producer
Josh King
associate producer
Michelle Graham
associate producer
Will Ferrell
Producer, Producers
Zach Galifianakis
Producer, Producers
Other crew
205George Bianchini
a' camera operator: Steadicam operator
Alan Freedman
adr mixer
Caitlin Alvarez
art department assistant, staff assistant
Kelly Curley
Art Director
Carolyn Hufstetler
assistant accountant
Jennifer L Brooks
assistant accountant
Stacey Kmetyk
assistant accountant
Timothy Coggins
assistant accountant
Samantha Avila
assistant art director (as Sam Avila)
Corwin A Bibb
assistant chief lighting technician (as Cory Bibb)
Andy Jurgensen
assistant editor
Jim Carretta
assistant editor
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