In the Loop

In the Loop

The fate of the world is on the line.

NR 2009 · 106 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Directed by Armando Iannucci · Written by Jesse Armstrong

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