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Idiocracy

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In 2005, average in every way private Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson) is selected to take part in a secret military experiment to put him in hibernation for a year along with a woman named Rita (Maya Rudolph). The slumbering duo is forgotten when the base they are stored on is closed down and are left in stasis until 2505. When they finally wake up, they discover the average intelligence of humans has decreased so much that Joe is now the smartest man in the world.
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Frustratingly uneven yet enjoyable overall, Idiocracy skewers society's devolution with an amiably goofy yet deceptively barbed wit.

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Reihan Salam Slate Idiocracy is easily the most potent political film of the year, and the most stirring defense of traditional values since Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France. Apr 9, 2020 Full Review Bilge Ebiri Village Voice The whole film has a drab, somnambulant rhythm. Intentional or not, this is part of its genius. Oct 4, 2016 Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post If the world is going to hell in any number of handbaskets -- as Judge so acutely demonstrates that it is -- you might as well hitch a ride in his. May 7, 2009 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Crappy film. Rated: D Nov 20, 2020 Full Review Peter Schom IGN Movies While dumb people are an easy target, Judge makes a mistake in only working variants of this one riff. Rated: 4/10 Apr 9, 2020 Full Review Lucy Barrick Radio Times Although Wilson's everyman is a bit too much of a blank slate to really care about, the gaudy visuals and cynical gags more than compensate. Rated: 3/5 Apr 9, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarah M. Horrible. I wasted my night watching this awful film. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review alan r Great documentary. This is gonna be us in the 22nd century Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review Kali B Anyone who says we aren't heading toward this sort of society hasn't been paying attention. A ridiculous, yet sharp and insight into the future. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Jamie D This movie is a biting commentary on our times, prophetically made 20 years ago. It’s hilarious that most of the reviews are either one star or 5: audience response to this subject is just as polarized as American society. It’s funny but also sad, because the current kakistocracy could so easily have been prevented. Maya Rudolph & Luke Wilson are very entertaining in this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review Johannes S The political message of the movie is there, but come on, don't act like this is some important "documentary". It's really goofy. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review Chris H A classic. One of the great comedies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mike Judge

Director

Luke Wilson

Pvt. Joe Bowers

Maya Rudolph

Rita

Dax Shepard

Frito

Terry Crews

President Camacho

David Herman

Secretary of State

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Synopsis In 2005, average in every way private Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson) is selected to take part in a secret military experiment to put him in hibernation for a year along with a woman named Rita (Maya Rudolph). The slumbering duo is forgotten when the base they are stored on is closed down and are left in stasis until 2505. When they finally wake up, they discover the average intelligence of humans has decreased so much that Joe is now the smartest man in the world.
Director
Mike Judge
Producer
Mike Judge, Elysa Koplovitz
Screenwriter
Mike Judge, Etan Cohen
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R (Sex-Related Humor|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2006, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2016
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$438.7K
Runtime
1h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby, DTS
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