A political strategist naviagates some choppy water. Year 2013 Theatrical Release 2013-01-25 Video Release 2013-06-11 Studio IFC Films Genre Comedy MPAA Rating R CARA language and some sexual content/nudity Color Color Runtime 99 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis If a political candidate is personally flawed, but stands to make a positive difference in millions of lives, would you help him win? That question looms over the life of true believer Paul Turner Rob Lowe , a savvy strategist sharply maneuvering politicians out of scandal and into public office. With the help of a bright young assistant Jamie Chung and a seedy operative Richard Schiff , Turner spins every news cycle and a shrewd reporter Julie Bowen on behalf of his clients a philandering Kentucky governor Eric McCormick , a blackmailed California senator David Harbour , and an idealistic doctor turned gubernatorial candidate Carrie-Anne Moss . When the ugly side of Turner's work begins to haunt him, he learns that even in the bloodiest of battles, sometimes you have to fight clean. Director Bill Guttentag Cast Bill Guttentag; Rob Lowe; Carrie-Anne Moss; Richard Schiff; Jamie Chung; Eric McCormack; David Harbour; Jennifer Morrison; Julie Bowen; Saffron Burrows