Dave
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Critics Sentiment
Dave confesses to Congress and exposes Bob as the scandal mastermind
Bob forges Mitchell's signature to veto the homeless shelter funding
The biggest swing occurs when Dave moves from the low point of Bob's veto betrayal to the triumphant budget session with Murray, representing Dave's transformation from puppet to principled leader.
Dave maintains consistently positive sentiment throughout, building from a charming setup to an emotionally satisfying climax. Critics consistently praised Kevin Kline's dual performance and the film's earnest, Capra-esque idealism about good people in government. The romance between Dave and Ellen provides the emotional core while Frank Langella's villainous Chief of Staff anchors the political intrigue.
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Kevin Kline
Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
Sigourney Weaver
Ellen Mitchell
Frank Langella
Bob Alexander
Kevin Dunn
Alan Reed
Ving Rhames
Duane Stevenson
Ben Kingsley
Vice-President Nance
Charles Grodin
Murray Blum
Faith Prince
Alice
Laura Linney
Randi
Bonnie Hunt
White House Tour Guide
Parley Baer
Senate Majority Leader
Stefan Gierasch
House Majority Leader
Anna Deavere Smith
Mrs. Travis
Charles Hallahan
Policeman
Tom Dugan
Jerry
Alba Oms
Lola
Steve Witting
Secret Service #1
Kellen Sampson
David
Lexie Bigham
White House Guard
Frederic W. Barnes
Frederic W. Barnes
Crew
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