Dave (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dave is a 1993 romantic comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Kevin Kline, Frank Langella and Laura Linney. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $63.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dave About?
The premise of Dave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dave is a man leading a quiet life, harboring a significant secret that sets him apart. As he moves through everyday experiences, he confronts the universal themes of love and loss, all while grappling with societal pressures and expectations. His journey is one of self-discovery, as he seeks authentic connection and tries to understand his place in the world.
Dave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- conspiracy
- doppelganger
- president
- first lady
- chief of staff
- coma
- secret service
- impersonator
- presidential comedy
- political comedy
- oval office
- larry king character
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- good versus evil
- hero
- villain
- evil man
- character name as title
- reference to franklin d. roosevelt
- the white house washington d.c.
- man wears eyeglasses
- secretary
- employer employee romance
- dream
- singing
- catchy song
- 1990s
- unlikely president
- unlikely politician
- unlikely leader
- unlikely hero
- satire comedy
- jefferson memorial washington d.c.
- director cameo appearance
- man in a shower
- washington monument washington d.c.
- u.s. supreme court
- national mall washington d.c.
- romantic comedy
- stroke
- double
- politics
- president of the united states
- u.s. senator
- political candidate
- election campaign
- double for president
- forename as title
- political satire
- government corruption
- political corruption
Dave Cast
Kevin Kline leads the cast, with Frank Langella and Laura Linney. Directed by Ivan Reitman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ivan Reitman
Also Starring in Dave
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Dave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dave 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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Dave Plot Summary
What happens in Dave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dave Kovic, portrayed by Kevin Kline, operates a temporary employment agency in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. On the side, he has a striking resemblance to President William Harrison “Bill” Mitchell, whom he impersonates for various appearances. Things take a turn when Mitchell’s unscrupulous Chief of Staff, Frank Langella, employs Dave to cover up an embarrassing situation involving the President’s affair with White House staffer Laura Linney.
When the real President Mitchell suffers a stroke during an intimate moment with Randi, he is left in a coma, and Alexander seizes the opportunity. Along with Communications Director Kevin Dunn, they con Dave into stepping into the President’s shoes under the guise of saving the country from chaos, especially with Vice President Ben Kingsley supposedly being mentally unstable.
Full summary
The whole story of Dave, scene by scene
Dave Box Office
Dave grossed $63.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$63.3M
- US & Canada
- $63.3M
Dave Awards & Nominations
Dave was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1994.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1994 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Kevin Kline
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Oscars 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
How Well Do You Know Dave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Dave Kovic in the movie?
Cars in Dave
28 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Tempo and the 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1991 Buick Century Minor role -
1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role
Dave Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Dave, presidente por un día” and “デーヴ”.
- Also known as
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- Dave, presidente por un día
- デーヴ
- Presidente por un Día
- President d'un jour
- 冒牌总统
- Dave – Presidente Por um Dia
- 雾水总统
- Président d'un Jour
- Dave - Presidente per un giorno
- Дэйв
- דייב
- Presidente por um Dia
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- Ντέιβ: Πρόεδρος για μια Μέρα
- Дейв
- 데이브
- Dave, president per un dia
- Deivas
- เดฟ พกดวงมาดัง
- Bir Günlük Başkan
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Movies Like Dave
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dave Made a Maze, The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave and American Dreamz.
Dave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dave?
Dave runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Dave released?
Dave was released on May 7, 1993.
Who directed Dave?
Dave was directed by Ivan Reitman.
More films by Ivan Reitman Who is in the cast of Dave?
Dave stars Kevin Kline, Frank Langella and Laura Linney, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dave make at the box office?
Dave grossed $63.3 million worldwide.
How is Dave rated?
Dave has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Dave nominated for any awards?
Dave received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Dave have a post-credit scene?
No. Dave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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