PoliWood (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, PoliWood is a thriller, mystery and documentary film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 90 minutes. “The collision and collusion between politics, Hollywood, and media.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year.
Who’s in it. PoliWood stars Richard Abramowitz as Self, Stephen Baldwin as Self, Annette Bening as Self and Ellen Burstyn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, PoliWood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch PoliWood page.
If you liked it. Fans of PoliWood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch PoliWood (2009)?
- In US, PoliWood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is PoliWood worth watching?
- PoliWood holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in PoliWood?
- PoliWood stars Richard Abramowitz, Stephen Baldwin, Annette Bening, Ellen Burstyn and Rachael Leigh Cook.
- When was PoliWood released?
- PoliWood was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.