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Movie poster: Primary Colors (1998)
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Primary Colors

1998 · 143 min Drama Comedy
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1998
Country France, Germany, Japan
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Mike Nichols
Runtime 143 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (342 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Mike Nichols

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

John Travolta

John Travolta

Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester

Adrian Lester

Henry Burton

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Daisy Green

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Howard Ferguson

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

Gov. Fred Picker

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Libby Holden

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Mamma Stanton

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