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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! is a 2024 biographical documentary directed by Matt Tyrnauer, starring James Carville, Mary Matalin and George Stephanopoulos. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $19,207 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
worldwide gross
$19.2K
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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Matt Tyrnauer
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! About?

The premise of Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary profiles Democratic strategist James Carville as he offers his perspective on the 2024 election. It examines his characteristic wit and direct style while providing insight into his relationship with Republican strategist Mary Matalin. The film explores their differing political views and the strength of their enduring marriage.

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Cast & crew

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! Cast

James Carville leads the cast, with Mary Matalin and George Stephanopoulos. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Matt Tyrnauer

More films directed by Matt Tyrnauer, best-rated first: Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, Nobu, Valentino: The Last Emperor and Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood.

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Ratings

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! 7.2/10.

Plot

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! Plot Summary

What happens in Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

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In this detailed account, political consultant James Carville reflects on the influences and experiences that shaped his career in American politics. He begins by recalling the legacies of the Louisiana Governors Huey Long and his brother, Governor Earl Long. Carville draws a particular parallel between political persuasion and the promotion of Hadacol, a “snake oil” product marketed by Dudley LeBlanc in Louisiana. By observing LeBlanc’s methods, Carville learned the essential art of making complex politics relatable to the average citizen.

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Box office

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! Box Office

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! grossed $19,207 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$19.2K

US & Canada
$19.2K
Videos

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! Trailers & Videos

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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid!?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! released?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! was released on October 11, 2024.

Who directed Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid!?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! was directed by Matt Tyrnauer.

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Who is in the cast of Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid!?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! stars James Carville, Mary Matalin and George Stephanopoulos, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! make at the box office?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! grossed $19,207 worldwide.

How is Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! rated?

Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! has 7.2/10 on IMDb.

Does Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! have a post-credit scene?

No. Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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