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My Fellow Americans

Play trailer Poster for My Fellow Americans PG-13 1996 1h 41m Comedy Adventure LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ex-presidents Kramer (Jack Lemmon) and Douglas (James Garner) have hated each other for years. But when the current administration of President Haney (Dan Aykroyd) -- Kramer's former vice president -- tries blaming a string of kickbacks from a defense contractor on the two former presidents, they band together. With Haney's goons trying to kill them, they set out across the country to try and clear their reputations. In the process, they see a side of America they never knew before.
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Critics Consensus

It doesn't commit any impeachable offenses, but My Fellow Americans lacks strong executive oversight of its toothless political satire and misuse of comedic talent.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 08/07/2019
With two of the screen's best comedic actors, a script that crackles with wit and surprise, and perfectly tuned direction, My Fellow Americans scores a bull's-eye. Go to Full Review
Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer 10/22/2013
2/4
Using talent of this order on a script this weak, along with merely decorative appearances by the likes of Lauren Bacall and Wilford Brimley, amounts to the Hollywood equivalent of government waste. Go to Full Review
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 10/22/2013
2/5
As political satire, My Fellow Americans makes a poor candidate. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 02/22/2019
3.5/5
My Fellow Americans certainly holds up after several presidential administrations but the film could definitely be better. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 07/24/2016
2.5/4
[UPDATED 2025 REVIEW] The humor is clearly of the lowbrow variety, but Lemmon and Garner handle their lines with the conviction of Royal Shakespeare Company members tackling Macbeth. Go to Full Review
Stephen Hunter Baltimore Sun 10/22/2013
2.5/4
If My Fellow Americans had ever decided which movie it wanted to be, it might have been pretty good. As it is, the good half and the bad half all but cancel each other out. Go to Full Review
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Zeus M @BodietheBouvier 5d A very funny buddy comedy and absolutely nothing more. People act like comedies need to have deep plots. They are really a chance to unplug one’s brain and laugh. I laughed a lot at the political banter, and the chemistry between Garner and Lemon was so outstanding, I didn’t miss Walter Mattheau a bit. The supporting cast is ridiculously stacked with Sela Ward, Lauren Bacall, Wilford Brimley, Bradley Whitford, and Conchata Ferrell. It has similarities to 2025’s Heads of State. A good time with some likable stars. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 12 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Drew B Jan 10 Great buddy comedy that has a lot to say about politics, which still apply today. See more Blu B 10/12/2023 It's actually Good! Everyhing about this is suprsingly well made. It moves at a very brisk pace and for two thirds of the time it is actually pretty smart and witty with most of the jokes getting good laughs. The issues that hold this back honestly are when they are on the road back to the White House i feels like it devolves slightly into slapstick potty humor out of nowhere that waters down everything but it pleasantly picks back up and abandons that in the last 30 minutes back to the wittiness of the first half. Garner and Lemmon have solid chemistry and it can't be understated how suprisngly witty and snappy the humor is when it isn't the dumb slapstick/potty jokes. There is a lot of charm in the performances in this. The villian is just ok and a bit forgettable and a lot of the jokes aren't visually based. This is a combination of the tone/energy of Tommy Boy with Grumpy Old Men mixed together and the result is a suprising comedy that works. If it had been more consistent in the middle it would've helped but as it is anyone who is a fan of the director, 90's comedies, or fans of any actors in this will like this. This was a suprise. See more Greg M 10/12/2023 Great film. Hilarious. All these critics are completely full of shit. One of the best political comedies to ever be made. See more Stella F 08/19/2023 Good writing and reliable performances by two fine comedians. Not just funny but an entertaining story with the two ex POTUSES escaping the bad guys in funny ways. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ex-presidents Kramer (Jack Lemmon) and Douglas (James Garner) have hated each other for years. But when the current administration of President Haney (Dan Aykroyd) -- Kramer's former vice president -- tries blaming a string of kickbacks from a defense contractor on the two former presidents, they band together. With Haney's goons trying to kill them, they set out across the country to try and clear their reputations. In the process, they see a side of America they never knew before.
Director
Peter Segal
Producer
Jon Peters
Screenwriter
E. Jack Kaplan, Richard Chapman, Peter Tolan
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Peters Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Adventure, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 20, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 25, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.3M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
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