Grassroots (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Grassroots is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Joel Moore, Jason Biggs and Cobie Smulders. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $19,492 worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Grassroots About?
The premise of Grassroots without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2001, an underdog candidate named Cogswell launches a surprising campaign against a well-established city council member with significant financial backing and endorsements. After his plans for a modern monorail are thwarted, Grant joins forces with a journalist to fight for his vision. They assemble a dedicated group of young volunteers and challenge the political establishment, demonstrating that grassroots movements can achieve remarkable results in this unconventional comedy.
Grassroots Themes & Keywords
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- campaigning
- political candidate
- political campaign
- election campaign
Grassroots Cast
Joel Moore leads the cast, with Jason Biggs and Cobie Smulders. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
More from Stephen Gyllenhaal
More films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, best-rated first: Uncharitable, So B. It, Certain Fury and An Amish Murder.
Grassroots Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Grassroots 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
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TMDB 51% User score
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Movie Insider 1.8 /5
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Grassroots Plot Summary
What happens in Grassroots from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
There’s no family dog perched on the roof, but political candidate Grant Cogswell, portrayed by Joel Moore, certainly faces his share of image dilemmas. Currently an unemployed music critic and someone who relishes dressing up as a polar bear, Grant embarks on a uniquely challenging journey. In Stephen Gyllenhaal’s bittersweet and uplifting comedy GRASSROOTS, which draws inspiration from the true story of the 2001 Seattle City Council election, Cogswell transforms into a monomaniacal advocate for the people. He assembles an eclectic group of misfits, slackers, and outcasts to join him in his seemingly impossible battle against a deeply entrenched incumbent.
Full summary
The whole story of Grassroots, scene by scene
Grassroots Box Office
Grassroots grossed $19,492 worldwide. $12,356 came from the US and Canada and $7,136 (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.5K
- US & Canada
- $12.4K
- International
- $7.1K
Grassroots Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Grassroots.
How Well Do You Know Grassroots?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of Grassroots?
Cars in Grassroots
17 cars on screen, including the 1981 Volvo 245 and the 1997 Ford Escort.
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1997 Ford Escort Minor role -
1983 GMC C-1500 Minor role -
1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Minor role
Grassroots Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Candidatos à Encrenca” and “Fekete-fehér, igen-nem”.
- Also known as
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- Candidatos à Encrenca
- Fekete-fehér, igen-nem
- Od podstaw
- Выборы-выборы
- 草根
- Phil a Grant vs. systém
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Movies Like Grassroots
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Greener Grass, The Campaign and The Grass Harp.
Grassroots FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Grassroots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grassroots?
Grassroots runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Grassroots released?
Grassroots was released on July 13, 2012.
Who directed Grassroots?
Grassroots was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
More films by Stephen Gyllenhaal Who is in the cast of Grassroots?
Grassroots stars Joel Moore, Jason Biggs and Cobie Smulders, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Grassroots make at the box office?
Grassroots grossed $19,492 worldwide ($12,356 domestic, $7,136 international).
How is Grassroots rated?
Grassroots has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Grassroots have a post-credit scene?
No. Grassroots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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