Dave

– Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1993
Dave (1993)

Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place, and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady...

Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:
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Dave (1993) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 May 1993

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Ivan Reitman

Writer:

Gary Ross

Main Actors:

Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn

Plot:

Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place, and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady...

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
76%