
Overview
The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorArmando Iannucci
Cast

Peter Capaldi
Malcolm Tucker

Tom Hollander
Simon Foster

Gina McKee
Judy Molloy

James Gandolfini
Lt Gen. George Miller

Chris Addison
Toby Wright

Anna Chlumsky
Liza Weld

Paul Higgins
Jamie McDonald

Mimi Kennedy
Karen Clarke

Alex Macqueen
Sir Jonathan Tutt

Olivia Poulet
Suzy

David Rasche
Linton Barwick

James Smith
Michael Rodgers

Zach Woods
Chad

Enzo Cilenti
Bob Adriano

Johnny Pemberton
A.J. Brown

Steve Coogan
Paul Michaelson

Joanna Scanlan
Roz

Harry Hadden-Paton
Civil Servant
Samantha Harrington
Malcolm's Secretary

Lucinda Raikes
Reporter
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Keywords
washington dc, usadark comedypolitical incompetencewarmongeringunited nationspolitical satireinternduringcreditsstingersatiricalironicincredulousfarcicalsarcasticscathing
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$6M
TMDb Votes
772
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026
















