Special Correspondents(2016)
Fake news. Real disaster.
Special Correspondents Synopsis
A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.
Special Correspondents (2016) is a comedy film directed by Ricky Gervais, released on April 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Vera Farmiga and Kelly Macdonald. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 583 ratings.
- Director:
- Ricky Gervais
- Writers:
- Ricky Gervais
- Producers:
- Ricky Gervais, Chris Coen, Larry Sanitsky
- Cinematographer:
- Terry Stacey
- Composer:
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Production:
- Bron Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Unanimous Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Special Correspondents (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Special Correspondents before you stream it.
Special Correspondents Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricky Gervais
as Albert Finch
Eric Bana
as Frank Bonneville
Vera Farmiga
as Eleanor Finch
Kelly Macdonald
as Claire Maddox
Benjamin Bratt
as John Baker
Raúl Castillo
as Domingo
America Ferrera
as Brigida
Meghan Heffern
as Virginia
Kevin Pollak
as Geoffrey Mallard
Mimi Kuzyk
as Secretary of State
Jim Norton
as Rent Boy
Ari Cohen
as Rampling
Key crew
Directed by Ricky Gervais, written by Ricky Gervais, produced by Ricky Gervais, Chris Coen and Larry Sanitsky.
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Special Correspondents Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 583 ratings.
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Special Correspondents – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special Correspondents online?
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Special Correspondents (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Special Correspondents?
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The main cast of Special Correspondents (2016) includes Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Vera Farmiga, Kelly Macdonald and Benjamin Bratt. The film was directed by Ricky Gervais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special Correspondents released?
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Special Correspondents was released on April 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Special Correspondents worth watching?
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Special Correspondents (2016) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 583 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 Special Correspondents?
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Yes. The official Special Correspondents trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.