In the Loop (2009)

The fate of the world is on the line.

In the Loop (2009) poster

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Director: Armando Iannucci
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Adem Ilhan
Cinematography: Jamie Cairney
Editing: Billy Sneddon, Anthony Boys
Production: Aramid Entertainment, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Protagonist Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

washington dc, usa, dark comedy, political incompetence, warmongering, united nations, political satire, intern, duringcreditsstinger, satirical, ironic, incredulous, farcical, sarcastic, scathing

Trailer

In the Loop Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Loop about?
The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
Who directed In the Loop?
In the Loop was directed by Armando Iannucci.
Who stars in In the Loop?
In the Loop stars Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky.
How long is In the Loop?
In the Loop has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is In the Loop?
In the Loop is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of In the Loop?
In the Loop had a budget of $1M.
How much did In the Loop gross?
In the Loop grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was In the Loop produced?
In the Loop was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of In the Loop?
The themes of In the Loop include: Dark Comedy and Irony.