This summer they’re redrawing history.|Jun. 30, 2021|United States|98 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Action;Animation;Comedy;Fantasy;History;War
Description: **America: The Motion Picture (2021) – A Brief Overview**
“America: The Motion Picture” is a 2021 adult animated science fiction comedy that parodies the Founding Fathers of the United States and the American Revolution. Directed by Matt Thompson in his feature debut and written by Dave Callaham, the film offers an R-rated, exaggerated retelling of history. The story follows George Washington, voiced by Channing Tatum, as he leads a rebellion against the British in an alternate world and timeline. Released on Netflix on June 30, 2021, the film blends action, humor, and absurdity in its reimagining of historical events.
The project was announced in March 2017 by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a star-studded team including Channing Tatum, Will Allegra, Matt Thompson, Adam Reed, Reid Carolin, and Peter Kiernan. Despite its ambitious attempt to satirize American history with pop-culture references and unconventional twists, the film often struggles to balance its outrageous tone, resulting in a loud and chaotic narrative that leans more toward being irritating than thought-provoking.
The movie transforms the Founding Fathers into action heroes, weaving bizarre connections into the plot—for instance, George Washington is portrayed as close friends with Abraham Lincoln (voiced by Will Forte). While the film’s concept is bold and its humor attempts to be cutting-edge, it ultimately falls short of being a truly compelling or provocative satire.
Cast director: Matt Thompson
Cast actor: Channing Tatum, Jason Mantzoukas, Olivia Munn, Bobby Moynihan, Judy Greer, Will Forte, Raoul Max Trujillo, Killer Mike, Simon Pegg, Andy Samberg
Original name: America: The Motion Picture