Official movie poster for In the Loop (2009), a comedy film

In the Loop(2009)

The fate of the world is on the line.

7.0(807)1h 46m2009-01-22
Comedy

In the Loop Synopsis

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

In the Loop (2009) is a comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci, released on January 22, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee and James Gandolfini. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 807 ratings.

Director:
Armando Iannucci
Writers:
Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci
Producers:
Adam Tandy, Kevin Loader
Cinematographer:
Jamie Cairney
Composer:
Adem Ilhan
Production:
Aramid Entertainment, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Protagonist Pictures
Budget:
$1,100,000
Revenue:
$6,200,000
Status:
Released

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In the Loop Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 807 ratings.

Peter McGinn

6/10

E his political satire is bursting with energy and, at times, with crackling dialogue. Hunger for power, incompetence, lack of respect for others, and betrayal are on full display. The movie had no problem keeping my interest, though it did lose my respect at times. The characters came across to me as fairly two-dimensional cardboard cutouts, and I was a little surprised to find they were exc=aptly the same way at…

Reviewed on December 5, 2021

CinemaSerf

6/10

Peter Capaldi seems to be in his element as the foul-mouthed political aide "Tucker" in this look at just whether it's the tail that does the political wagging of the dog. He has it in for the British International Development Secretary "Foster" (Tom Hollander) who finds an off the cuff quote during a radio interview plunges him into a debate on both sides of the Atlantic about a potential war scenario. "Tucker"…

Reviewed on April 17, 2024

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In the Loop – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch In the Loop online?

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In the Loop (2009) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in In the Loop?

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The main cast of In the Loop (2009) includes Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini and Chris Addison. The film was directed by Armando Iannucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was In the Loop released?

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In the Loop was released on January 22, 2009 and runs for 1h 46m.

Is In the Loop worth watching?

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In the Loop (2009) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 807 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for In the Loop?

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Yes. The official In the Loop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.