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My Fellow Americans(1996)

1h 41mComedyEnglish
6.1/10
178 user ratings

A comedy about life, liberty and the pursuit of two ex-presidents.

Overview

They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.

Director

Peter Segal

Studio

Peters Entertainment

Budget

$22M

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Cast

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

as President Russell P. Kramer

James Garner

James Garner

as President Matt Douglas

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

as President William Haney

John Heard

John Heard

as Vice President Ted Matthews

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

as Joe Hollis

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

as Margaret Kramer

Sela Ward

Sela Ward

as Kaye Griffin

Everett McGill

Everett McGill

as Col. Paul Tanner

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

as Carl Witnaur

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

as Charlie Reynolds

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

as Rita

Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell

as Woman Truck Driver

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1996

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

English

Rating

6.1 / 10

Budget

$22M

Production Companies

Peters Entertainment • Storyline Entertainment • Warner Bros. Pictures

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Where can I watch My Fellow Americans?

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What is My Fellow Americans about?

They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.

Who directed My Fellow Americans?

My Fellow Americans was directed by Peter Segal and released in 1996. It is a comedy film.

How long is My Fellow Americans?

My Fellow Americans has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

Who stars in My Fellow Americans?

The cast of My Fellow Americans includes Jack Lemmon as President Russell P. Kramer, James Garner as President Matt Douglas, Dan Aykroyd as President William Haney, John Heard as Vice President Ted Matthews, Wilford Brimley as Joe Hollis and more.

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