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Idiocracy

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In 2005, average in every way private Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson) is selected to take part in a secret military experiment to put him in hibernation for a year along with a woman named Rita (Maya Rudolph). The slumbering duo is forgotten when the base they are stored on is closed down and are left in stasis until 2505. When they finally wake up, they discover the average intelligence of humans has decreased so much that Joe is now the smartest man in the world.
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Frustratingly uneven yet enjoyable overall, Idiocracy skewers society's devolution with an amiably goofy yet deceptively barbed wit.

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Reihan Salam Slate 04/09/2020
Idiocracy is easily the most potent political film of the year, and the most stirring defense of traditional values since Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri Village Voice 10/04/2016
The whole film has a drab, somnambulant rhythm. Intentional or not, this is part of its genius. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post 05/07/2009
If the world is going to hell in any number of handbaskets -- as Judge so acutely demonstrates that it is -- you might as well hitch a ride in his. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 11/20/2020
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Crappy film. Go to Full Review Peter Schom IGN Movies 04/09/2020
4/10
While dumb people are an easy target, Judge makes a mistake in only working variants of this one riff. Go to Full Review Lucy Barrick Radio Times 04/09/2020
3/5
Although Wilson's everyman is a bit too much of a blank slate to really care about, the gaudy visuals and cynical gags more than compensate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jens B @Jens97 1d Hahaha, the people in *Idiocracy* are so dumb; they live in a democracy where they’re free to determine their own lives and futures, yet what do they do? They don't give a shit about politics; instead, they bombard their brains with stupid videos 24/7, trash the planet, and eat like crap. Luckily, such idiotic scenarios only exist in Hollywood comedies from the 2000s... As for the movie itself: it has a great premise for a comedy, but unfortunately, it starts to drag after just half an hour because the plot is completely unengaging. Why should I care about these moronic future-dwellers or the ultimate "Wonder Bread" average Joe (aka Luke Wilson)? That dynamic worked much better in *WALL-E*. Still, Terry Crews as the President and the countless visual gags in the background make *Idiocracy* worth watching. You just shouldn't expect a smart movie. See more john M @MooseTang 3d Idiocracy is a funny movie with a notable plot but apart from the few quotable scenes there’s not much to this movie. The movie struggles to keep you entertained in the second half. See more Houde F @houde 4d Definitely worth it, pretty good. It's aged quite well by now, in the sense that reality has partly caught up with the story since then. Still, it's kind of sweet to see how people imagined the future back then – in this case, in an over-the-top idiotic form. Dax Shepard in the role of his life. Bottom line: must-watch. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 5d It was consistently funny and that’s all that matters for me. Besides I always like a good Luke Wilson movie. See more Norman B. @KunNeki Jul 18 This went from being a funny movie to a legit documentary about the sad future ahead See more Pipe Smoking L @RT92467537 Jul 11 A legendary movie people still talk about even today! For the first 25 minutes! After the Brawndo-farm scene, save your own future by hitting that power button! See more Read all reviews
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Mike Judge

Director

Luke Wilson

Pvt. Joe Bowers

Maya Rudolph

Rita

Dax Shepard

Frito

Terry Crews

President Camacho

David Herman

Secretary of State

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Synopsis In 2005, average in every way private Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson) is selected to take part in a secret military experiment to put him in hibernation for a year along with a woman named Rita (Maya Rudolph). The slumbering duo is forgotten when the base they are stored on is closed down and are left in stasis until 2505. When they finally wake up, they discover the average intelligence of humans has decreased so much that Joe is now the smartest man in the world.
Director
Mike Judge
Producer
Mike Judge, Elysa Koplovitz
Screenwriter
Mike Judge, Etan Cohen
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R (Sex-Related Humor|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2006, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2016
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$438.7K
Runtime
1h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby, DTS