Mister America (2019)
A satirical mockumentary following a murder-acquitted man's spectacularly ill-fated run for District Attorney.
Mister America - Movie Information
- Original Title: Mister America
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Eric Notarnicola
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Production Companies: Abso Lutely Productions, Magnolia Pictures, Williams Street
- Production Countries: United States of America
Mister America - Plot
Heidecker beats a murder charge for selling faulty e-cigarettes at an EDM festival, and mounts a campaign to unseat the San Bernardino District Attorney. His effort to win voters tries to overcome a lack of experience and funding by leaning into the candidate's personal likability. It does not go well.
Mister America - Trailer
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He's running for district attorney. And technically he's not a murderer.
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Mister America - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Eric Notarnicola
Main Cast
- Tim Heidecker
- Gregg Turkington
- Terri Parks
- Curtis Webster
- Don Pecchia
- Manuel Giusti
- Ndidi Amadi
- Sarah Sherman
- Corey Landis
- Joe Estevez
Writers
- Gregg Turkington
- Tim Heidecker
- Eric Notarnicola
Producers
- Andrew Porter
- Eric Notarnicola
Mister America - FAQs
What is Mister America about?
Mister America follows Tim Heidecker, who — after somehow beating a murder charge tied to faulty e-cigarettes at an EDM festival — decides to run for San Bernardino District Attorney. Armed with zero experience, minimal funding, and a whole lot of misplaced confidence, his campaign is a gloriously doomed spectacle.
Is Mister America a mockumentary or a real documentary?
It's a mockumentary — a scripted satirical comedy that mimics documentary filmmaking. Tim Heidecker plays a fictionalized version of himself, and the film extends the absurdist "On Cinema" universe he and Gregg Turkington created, blurring the line between character and persona in deliberately unsettling ways.
Who are the main actors in Mister America?
Tim Heidecker leads the cast playing a version of himself, with Gregg Turkington alongside him. The supporting cast includes Terri Parks, Curtis Webster, Don Pecchia, Manuel Giusti, Ndidi Amadi, Sarah Sherman, Corey Landis, and Joe Estevez.
Do you need to know On Cinema to enjoy Mister America?
Familiarity with the "On Cinema at the Cinema" web series and its spin-offs definitely enriches the experience — the film is packed with callbacks and in-jokes. That said, it works as a standalone political satire too, skewering amateur campaigns and American ego with enough absurdist energy to entertain newcomers.
Where can you stream Mister America right now?
You can stream Mister America for free on Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla, and Plex Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling, plus on Philo and select Amazon Channels.
What is the age rating for Mister America?
Mister America is rated R by the MPA, making it suitable for adult audiences. The rating reflects the film's crude humor, satirical edge, and irreverent treatment of its subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised for younger audiences.
How long is Mister America?
Mister America runs for 88 minutes — just under an hour and a half. It's a lean, tightly paced mockumentary that doesn't overstay its welcome, delivering its satirical punches efficiently before the campaign inevitably implodes.
What are some movies similar to Mister America?
If you enjoy Mister America's brand of deadpan political absurdism, you might also appreciate Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Jackass Forever, and Wicked Little Letters. Eddie Murphy Raw and Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers are also recommended for fans of sharp, irreverent comedy.
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