An Acceptable Loss

2018, Mystery & thriller, 1h 42m

34 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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An Acceptable Loss attempts a political thriller approach to a serious issue, but ends up sacrificing thrills -- as well as a satisfying story -- in the bargain. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Libby Lamm is a former top national security adviser who, while working with a ruthless, steely-willed political veteran, signed off on a controversial military action that was supposed to end the war on terror. The problem: thousands died under false pretenses. Haunted by what she knows, Libby sets out to tell the truth, risking treason -- and her own life -- to expose a cover-up that stretches all the way to the top.
  • Rating:
    R (Language and Brief Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Joe Chappelle
  • Producer:
    Joe Chappelle, Colleen Griffen
  • Writer:
    Joe Chappelle
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $30.2K
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  • Distributor:
    IFC Films

Cast & Crew

Tika Sumpter
Libby
Jamie Lee Curtis
Rachel
Ben Tavassoli
Martin
Jeff Hephner
Adrian
Deanna Dunagan
Dr. Willa Sipe
Alex Weisman
Jordan
Ali Burch
Dee
Alysia Reiner
National Security Advisor
David Eigenberg
Drunken Professor
Joe Chappelle
Director
Joe Chappelle
Screenwriter
Joe Chappelle
Producer
Colleen Griffen
Producer
Candy Straight
Executive Producer
Laura Lewis
Executive Producer
Petra Korner
Cinematography
Joe Rabig
Film Editing
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