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Vice 2018
BiographicalBlack comedyComedy-drama
A 2018 American biographical black comedy film, Vice is based on the life of Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States. The film was directed, written, and produced by Adam McKay, and stars Christian Bale in the role of Cheney. Supporting roles are played by Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Justin Kirk, Tyler Perry, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe, and Jesse Plemons. It chronicles Cheney's rise to becoming the most powerful vice president in American history, using political satire as a narrative device.
Vice premiered in the United States on December 25, 2018 through Annapurna Pictures. Worldwide earnings totaled $76.1 million, falling short of expectations relative to its $60 million budget, marking it a box office failure. Despite widespread critical acclaim for the acting, the film sparked divided reactions among critics—some hailed it as one of the year’s best, while others called it among the worst. McKay's screenplay and direction were met with both harsh criticism and enthusiastic praise. The movie received multiple honors, including eight nominations at the 91st Academy Awards, winning the award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Additionally, it garnered six nominations each from the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs. Bale, Adams, and Rockwell were all nominated across these three award ceremonies, with Bale ultimately winning the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Cast
- Christian BaleDick Cheney
- Alex MacNicoll and Aidan Gailyoung Dick Cheney
- Amy AdamsLynne Cheney
- Cailee Spaenyyoung Lynne
- Steve CarellDonald Rumsfeld
- Sam Rockwell[[George W
- Tyler PerryColin Powell
- Alison PillMary Cheney
- Colyse Hargeryoung Mary Cheney
- Lily RabeLiz Cheney
- Violet Hicksyoung Liz Cheney
- Jesse PlemonsKurt
- Justin KirkScooter Libby
- LisaGay HamiltonCondoleezza Rice
- Eddie MarsanPaul Wolfowitz
- Bill CampGerald Ford
- Don McManusDavid Addington
- Shea WhighamWayne Vincent
- Stephen Adly GuirgisGeorge Tenet
- Josh LatzerSecret Service Agent
- Vishesh ChachraSecret Service Agent Robert
- Jeff BosleySecret Service Agent
- Camille HarmanMary Matalin
- Jillian ArmenanteKaren Hughes
- Matthew JacobsAntonin Scalia
- Sam Massaroyoung Scalia
- Robert Hughes[[Warren E
- Paul PerriTrent Lott
- Brandon SklenarBobby Prentace
- Fay MastersonEdna Vincent
- Kyle MoreRoger Ailes
- Kirk BovillHenry Kissinger
- Melissa K. MarksHeather Poe
- Chris DoughertyPhilip Perry
- John Hillner[[George H
- Michael Reilly BurkeDavid Gribbin
- William GoldmanDennis Hastert
- Tony ForsmarkGrover Norquist
- Adam BartleyFrank Luntz
- Kevin J. Flood[[Richard A
Crew
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Writer
- Adam McKay
- Producer
- Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Megan Ellison, Kevin Messick, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
- Cinematography
- Greig Fraser
- Editing
- Hank Corwin
- Music
- Nicholas Britell
Details
- Production
- Annapurna Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Plan B Entertainment
- Distributor
- Annapurna Pictures
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $76.1 million
