Man of the Year 2006
"Elections are made to be broken."
In Barry Levinson's sharp political satire *Man of the Year (2006)*, Robin Williams stars as a charismatic but irreverent late-night talk show host who turns his biting political commentary into a real presidential run.
Director: Barry Levinson
Cast
Robin Williams
Tom Dobbs
Christopher Walken
Jack Menken
Laura Linney
Eleanor Green
Lewis Black
Eddie Langston
Jeff Goldblum
Stewart
David Alpay
Danny
Faith Daniels
Moderator
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Doug Murray
Mathias
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man of the Year (2006) about?
Robin Williams plays a political satirist who runs for president as a joke, only to win the election. When a software engineer suspects a voting machine error, chaos erupts as he uncovers the truth behind his unexpected victory.
Who directed Man of the Year?
Barry Levinson, known for his work on political dramas and comedies like *Rain Man* and *Wag the Dog*, directed *Man of the Year*.
Who stars in Man of the Year?
The film features an all-star cast including Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, and Jeff Goldblum.
Is Man of the Year (2006) worth watching?
If you enjoy political satire with a sharp wit and a dash of suspense, *Man of the Year* is a solid pick. Williams' performance shines, and the film balances humor with timely themes—though its pacing occasionally stumbles.
How long is Man of the Year?
The movie runs for 115 minutes, or just under two hours.
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About Man of the Year (2006) — A Late-Night Host's Unexpected Presidential Run
In Barry Levinson's sharp political satire *Man of the Year (2006)*, Robin Williams stars as a charismatic but irreverent late-night talk show host who turns his biting political commentary into a real presidential run. What begins as a stunt to expose Washington's corruption spirals into an unexpected victory when his satirical campaign lands him in the Oval Office. With a mix of biting humor and unforeseen consequences, the film explores how satire, ambition, and technology collide in the age of instant media.
The story takes a thrilling turn when a skeptical software engineer uncovers a glitch in the voting system—one that may have handed Williams' character the presidency by accident. Balancing laugh-out-loud moments with a dash of suspense, *Man of the Year* blends romance, political intrigue, and the absurdity of modern politics into a timely yet timeless comedy.
