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Chappaquiddick

Chappaquiddick

History · Drama · Thriller · 2018

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

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Chappaquiddick

“The Untold True Story”

2018 History · Drama · Thriller 1h 47m

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6.1 / 10

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Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

John Curran

Written by

Taylor Allen · Andrew Logan

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Ted Kennedy

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Mary Jo Kopechne

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Joseph Gargan

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Joseph Kennedy

Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

Paul Markham

Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

Rachel Schiff

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Robert McNamara

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.