Dick

1999

Dick

Critics Consensus

A clever, funny slice of alternate history, Dick farcically re-imagines the Watergate era and largely succeeds, thanks to quirky, winning performances from Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Will Ferrell.

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Total Count: 73

53%

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User Ratings: 33,928
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In DICK, an historically-challenged comedy, high school students Betsy Jobs and Arlene Lorenzo wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon. They end up becoming the official walkers of his dog, Checkers, and secret advisors to Tricky Dick during the Watergate scandal. Forget what you learned in the history books and prepare to be enlightened on eighteen-and-a-half-minute tape gaps, slush funds, paper shredding and everything else you never knew about the third-rate burglary that turned into a first-rate scandal in the 1970s... the last good White House scandal.

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Cast

Kirsten Dunst
as Betsy Jobs
Michelle Williams
as Arlene Lorenzo
Dan Hedaya
as Pres. Richard M. Nixon
Jim Breuer
as John Dean
Teri Garr
as Helen Lorenzo
Ana Gasteyer
as Rosemary Woods
Will Ferrell
as Bob Woodward
Bruce McCulloch
as Carl Bernstein
Dave Foley
as Bob Haldeman
Harry Shearer
as G. Gordon Liddy
Saul Rubinek
as Henry Kissinger
Devon Gummersall
as Larry Jobs
Ted McGinley
as Roderick
Ryan Reynolds
as Chip
G. D. Spradlin
as Ben Bradlee
French Stewart
as The Interviewer
Shannon Lawson
as Kay Jobs
Karl Pruner
as Frank Jobs
Brenda Devine
as Mrs. Spinnler
Jonathan Ranells
as First G-Man
Paulino Nunes
as Second G-Man
Michael Eric Dyson
as Burglar No. 1
Jerry Schaefer
as Burglar No. 2
Jack Mosshammer
as Fat Freddy
Karen Waddell
as White House Secretary
Richard Fitzpatrick
as John Erlichman
Cole Barrington
as Student No. 1
Scott Wickware
as White House Guard
Mark Lutz
as Hunky Secret Service Man
Kedar Brown
as Mr. Samovar
Paul Wildbaum
as Shredder Man
Kerry Dorey
as Payola Man
Len Doncheff
as Leonid Brezhnev
Igor Portnoi
as Russian Translator
Jennifer Wigmore
as Washington Post Receptionist
Jane Moffat
as Kissing Secretary
Rob Nickerson
as 1st Police Officer
Bernard Browne
as 2nd Police Officer
Rummy Bishop
as Newsstand Guy
Deborah Grover
as Pat Nixon
Stephen Robert
as FBI Agent
Michael Eric Kramer
as TV News Reporter
Mike Anscombe
as TV News Anchor
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Audience Reviews for Dick

  • Mar 08, 2013
    Dick is an outrageous political satire that's charming and fun. When President Nixon makes two high school girls (who accidentally stumbled across the Watergate break-in) the official White House Dog Walkers, they end up bringing down his administration. Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams are excellent, and have real talent for this style of farcical comedy. Additionally, the script is quite clever in how it's able to keep the comedy light without becoming overly cartoonish. With sass and spunk, Dick is an entertaining and hilarious film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jul 02, 2012
    A very enjoyable film. I really loved this film, and I thought it was a very well done political oriented comedy that had plenty of laughs, a good cast and aided by good directing. The cast here are great and the plot for the film is very well done and has a good, compelling story that has good laughs. Dick is a smart comedy that is well directed, and is quite charming as well. I really enjoyed the two lead actresses and they really made this film good. The script is very well written, and the story is flawed, but there are plenty of good moments that add so much to the enjoyment of this film. Director Andrew Fleming directs well and keeps the ball rolling and is able to keep you interested from start to finish. This is an entertaining film with a good cast that are really enjoyable to watch on-screen. This is one of those films that is brilliantly done, and despite the flaws, manages to be entertaining and fun. The cast make it work and the film very enjoyable entertainment. This is a must see film that has some good laughs and with powerful performances, great directing, this is what makes Dick a memorable film to watch. This is a smartly crafted film that delivers the laughs. If you want a good comedy, then you should check this film out. With an effective plot and cast, this is a memorable and fun comedy that has some brains. Give this one a shot because you may be surprised at how good it is. Lots of fun from start to finish, Dick is a fine political comedy.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Sep 10, 2011
    Saturday Night Live and Kids In The Hall alumni star in this purposely schlocky comedy of errors about the Watergate break-in and the eventual demise of the Nixon White House. More cute than actually funny, but nicely cute.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Jun 01, 2011
    I enjoyed this very much and i'm sorta surprised the rest of the audience didn't like "Dick". This picture has got some great laughs and the cast is great. The filmmakers even got the 1970's tacky period down just right. I liked the idea of Nixon (Dan Hedaya) make the ditzy teen girls (Kristen Dunst, Michelle Williams)become official dog-walkers in a way to silence them from knowing Nixon's taping system inside the White House. Funny.
    Brian R Super Reviewer
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