Long Shot

R

Released May 3, 2019

2 hr. 3 min.

Romance

Comedy

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304 Reviews

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5,000+ Ratings

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Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women in the world -- a smart, sophisticated and accomplished politician. When Fred unexpectedly runs into Charlotte, he soon realizes that she was his former baby sitter and childhood crush. When Charlotte decides to make a run for the presidency, she impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter -- much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

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Critics Consensus

A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the odd couple chemistry of its leads, this Long Shot largely hits its marks.

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Keaton W

Villainizes half of its audience.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/23/23

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Maribel W

This is my comfort movie. Chalk full of grown up 90s humor and subtle jokes that never warrant an outloud laugh but still make you feel like you are a fly on the wall of a blossoming relationship and in that sense, are perfect. There are some parts that are absolutely hilarious and well delivered and other parts that are ridiculously unrealistic that it lets us know that this film doesn't take itself too seriously and the writers and actors aren't afraid to have fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Philip G

rrally formulaic garbage. c-

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Tony R

Already a ridiculous plot design, but proved to be over the top without complexity or intrigue. A few laughs but overall a movie that disappointed, and proved that movies are still made without reason and we walk like lambs towards them. This lamb is very disappointed. Go watch Dave. A great movie with a similar ridiculous plot set up that aims high.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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Koi P

I can't remember the last time I laughed so much watching a movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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Bob

Realistic staircase walk on drugs.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Jonathan Levine

Director

Seth Rogen

Fred Flarsky

Charlize Theron

Charlotte Field

June Diane Raphael

Maggie Millikin

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Lance

Ravi Patel

Tom

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Richard Brody

New Yorker

The movie's lack of political substance empties out the relationship at its center; having little to work with and little to hold them together, the actors appear to be meeting each other for the first time in every scene.

May 10, 2019

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

I generally like Rogen a lot but this performance is bad - worse than it even seems because of the drain it is on the movie.

May 7, 2019

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Crass, but satirically-pointed...it's a film with benevolence, which likes its characters...

May 6, 2019

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Its well-written screenplay, hilarious comedy bits, and outstanding protagonists make a surprisingly serious story remarkably entertaining.

Rated: B+

Jul 24, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…two likable stars keep Long Shot watchable, but it’s a shame the script goes low when it should be soaring high…

Rated: 3/5

Aug 25, 2022

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

What separates Long Shot from other Rogen comedies is the chemistry not only between the leads but the entire cast. Theron carries the film with comedic chops and gives it its unexpected heart.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Synopsis

Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women in the world -- a smart, sophisticated and accomplished politician. When Fred unexpectedly runs into Charlotte, he soon realizes that she was his former baby sitter and childhood crush. When Charlotte decides to make a run for the presidency, she impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter -- much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Director: Jonathan Levine
Executive Producer: Jonathan Levine, Nathan Kahane, Erin Westerman, Joseph Drake, Kelli Konop, Barbara A. Hall, Dan Sterling, Alex McAtee
Screenwriter: Liz Hannah, Dan Sterling
Distributor: Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Point Grey, Denver and Delilah Productions
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language Throughout|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 16, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.3M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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