The Ides of March (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ides of March is a 2011 drama. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $76.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ides of March About?
The premise of The Ides of March without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a fiercely contested Ohio Democratic primary, Governor Mike Morris seems destined for the presidency. However, his campaign faces intense internal conflict and external pressures that challenge his political ideals. Stephen Meyers, the governor’s dedicated press secretary, finds himself caught in a complex and compromising situation as he confronts the realities of power and ambition within the political arena.
The Ides of March Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- politics
- presidential campaign
- intrigue
- presidential election
- campaigning
- political campaign
- political candidate
- election campaign
- political thriller
- tank top
- man wears a tank top
- man wears eyeglasses
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- woman wears eyeglasses
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet malibu
- screenplay adapted by author
- democratic party
- political drama
- the new york times
- ohio
- manager
- intern
- governor
- endorsement
- co written by actor
- bus
- election
- ambiguous ending
- date
- sex scene
- sex in bed
- death of love interest
- death of girlfriend
- kissing while having sex
- love interest
- blonde woman
- blonde
- newspaper headline
- cynicism
- prescription drug overdose
- tv news
- extramarital affair
- cincinnati ohio
- four word title
- written and directed by cast member
- reference to robert klein
- f word
The Ides of March Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ides of March 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
48 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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The Ides of March Plot Summary
What happens in The Ides of March from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stephen Myers, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, stands confidently at a podium, addressing an audience regarding his personal beliefs. Not a political candidate himself, he is instead a critical member of the campaign staff for Governor Mike Morris, played by George Clooney. Morris, a popular and idealistic Democratic candidate, is gearing up for a fierce showdown against Senator Pullman in a pivotal primary election in Ohio—a state whose outcome will ultimately decide the nominee for the Presidential run.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ides of March, scene by scene
The Ides of March Box Office
The Ides of March grossed $76.3 million worldwide. $41 million came from the US and Canada and $35.4 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.3M
- US & Canada
- $41M
- International
- $35.4M
The Ides of March Awards & Nominations
The Ides of March was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 9 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 2012.
9 nominations5 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2012 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Ryan Gosling
- Nominated Best Director – George Clooney
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Screenplay – George Clooney
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BAFTA 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay – George Clooney
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Critics' Choice 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
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Artios Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama
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Oscars 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Ides of March Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ides of March.
How Well Do You Know The Ides of March?
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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Cars in The Ides of March
15 cars on screen, including the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2010 Ford Fusion Minor role
The Ides of March Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Farragut North” and “選戰風雲”.
- Also known as
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- Farragut North
- 選戰風雲
- Die Iden des März
- Martovske ide
- Maktens menn
- 킹메이커
- Ai eidoi tou Martiou
- スーパー・チューズデー 〜正義を売った日〜：2011
- Los idus de marzo
- 15 مارس
- The Ides of March - Tage des Verrats
- Le idi di marzo
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- Les Marches du pouvoir
- Den zrady
- 总统杀局
- Nos Idos de Março
- Idy marcowe
- A hatalom árnyékában
- Maktens män
- Zirveye Giden Yol
- Мартовские иды
- Vallan kääntöpuoli
- Kamæleonen
- スーパー・チューズデー 〜正義を売った日〜
- Αι ειδοί του Μαρτίου
- משחקי שלטון
- Ziua trădătorilor
- Deň zrady
- Tudo Pelo Poder
- Березневі іди
- Маската на властта
- Marta īdas
- Els idus de març, მარტის იდეები
- Chiến Dịch Tranh Cử
- การเมืองกินคน
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The Ides of March FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Ides of March, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ides of March?
The Ides of March runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Ides of March released?
The Ides of March was released on October 7, 2011.
How much did The Ides of March make at the box office?
The Ides of March grossed $76.3 million worldwide ($41 million domestic, $35.4 million international).
How is The Ides of March rated?
The Ides of March has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was The Ides of March nominated for any awards?
The Ides of March received 9 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does The Ides of March have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ides of March has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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