Grassroots(2012)
Democracy with a Smile
Grassroots Synopsis
Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general election. Based on a true story.
Grassroots (2012) is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, released on June 22, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose and Cobie Smulders. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Writers:
- Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes, Phil Campbell
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Porter
- Composer:
- Nick Urata
- Production:
- MRB Productions, Votiv Films, Lanai Productions
- Revenue:
- $10,798
- Status:
- Released
Grassroots (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Grassroots before you stream it.
Grassroots Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Biggs
as Phil Campbell
Joel David Moore
as Grant Cogswell
Lauren Ambrose
as Emily Bowen
Cobie Smulders
as Clair
Tom Arnold
as Tommy
Todd Stashwick
as Nick Ricochet
D.C. Pierson
as Wayne
Emily Bergl
as Theresa Glendon
Christopher McDonald
as Jim Tripp
Cedric the Entertainer
as Richard McIver
Michael Nardelli
as Willis
Noah Harpster
as Marvin
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, written by Stephen Gyllenhaal, Justin Rhodes and Phil Campbell.
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Grassroots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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Grassroots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Grassroots online?
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Grassroots (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Grassroots?
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The main cast of Grassroots (2012) includes Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose, Cobie Smulders and Tom Arnold. The film was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Grassroots released?
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Grassroots was released on June 22, 2012 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Grassroots worth watching?
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Grassroots (2012) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Grassroots?
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Yes. The official Grassroots trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.