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8/10If you liked "The Kentucky Fried Movie", you'll love this. A collection of various comedy skits into a movie length presentation, it reflects the US media through a bizarre lens.
Reviewed on September 24, 2013
The Onion Movie(2008)
America's finest news source.
6.1(262)1h 30m2008-05-31
Comedy
The Onion Movie Synopsis
Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.
The Onion Movie (2008) is a comedy film directed by Tom Kuntz, released on May 31, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Len Cariou, Ken Takemoto, Steven Seagal and Larissa Laskin. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Kuntz
- Writers:
- Robert D. Siegel, Todd Hanson
- Producers:
- Gil Netter, David Miner, Michael Rotenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- Asche & Spencer
- Production:
- The Onion
- Status:
- Released
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The Onion Movie Trailer
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The Onion Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Len Cariou
as Norm Archer
Ken Takemoto
as Sensei
Steven Seagal
as Cock Puncher
Larissa Laskin
as Dana Dobbs
Don McManus
as Dennis McCormick
Michael Bolton
as Michael Bolton
Ahmed Ahmed
as Ahmed
Brendan Fletcher
as White Black Guy Tim
Daniel Dae Kim
as Ivy Leaguer
Meredith Baxter
as Cooking Show Chef
Jed Rees
as Wizard Proteus
Rodney Dangerfield
as Rodney Dangerfield
Key crew
Directed by Tom Kuntz, written by Robert D. Siegel and Todd Hanson, produced by Gil Netter, David Miner and Michael Rotenberg.
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The Onion Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 262 ratings.
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The Onion Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Onion Movie online?
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The Onion Movie (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Onion Movie?
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The main cast of The Onion Movie (2008) includes Len Cariou, Ken Takemoto, Steven Seagal, Larissa Laskin and Don McManus. The film was directed by Tom Kuntz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Onion Movie released?
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The Onion Movie was released on May 31, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Onion Movie worth watching?
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The Onion Movie (2008) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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