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Swing Vote

November, 2004, New Mexico. Bud is a slacker with one good thing in his life, his engaging fifth-grade daughter Molly. On election day, Bud is suppose...d to meet her at the polling place. When he doesn't show, she sneaks a ballot and is about to vote when the power goes off. It turns out that New Mexico's electoral votes will decide the contest, and there it's tied with one vote needing recasting - Bud's. The world's media and both presidential candidates, including the current President, descend on Bud in anticipation of his re-vote in two weeks. Can the clueless Bud, even with the help of Molly and a local TV reporter, handle this responsibility? Show More

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In the movie Swing Vote, it is November 2004, and Bud is a lazy and irresponsible man, except for the one good thing in his life, his bright and engaging fifth-grade daughter, Molly. On election day, Bud promises Molly that he will meet her at the polling place, but he fails to show up. Determined to make her voice heard, Molly sneaks a ballot and is just about to vote when the power goes off, invalidating her attempt.

However, it is soon revealed that New Mexico's electoral votes will decide the entire election, and the race is tied with one vote needing to be recast - Bud's. With the whole world's media and both presidential candidates, including the current President, focusing their attention on him, Bud becomes the center of a high-stakes political showdown. With only two weeks left until the revote, Bud must navigate this unexpected responsibility, helped by Molly and a local TV reporter.

Swing Vote is a heartwarming and comedic take on the power of one vote and the impact it can have on a nation. Can the clueless Bud rise to the occasion and cast his vote in a way that will shape the future of America? Join Bud on this wild ride filled with unexpected twists and turns as he learns the true meaning of democracy and personal responsibility.

Also Known As:

Swing Vote

Release Date:

01 Aug 2008

Writers:

Jason Richman, Joshua Michael Stern, David Giammarco (additional dialogue)

Awards:

1 nomination.

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