When the mischievous antics of a precocious 12-year-old girl result in the outcome of the United States presidential election hinging on the vote of her apathetic, likable loser of a father, the man who thought that life had long since passed him by is reluctantly thrust into the national spotlight in this political-themed comedy starring
Kevin Costner. Bud Johnson (Costner) is your typical American -- a simple man and loving father who never would have thought he had the power to change the world. When dlection day finally arrives and Bud prepares to cast his ballot though, his over-achieving daughter Molly proves the catalyst for a stunning series of events that place the fate of the free world in the hands of a man more comfortable slinging cases of beer -- her father. The two candidates will be portrayed by
Dennis Hopper and
Kelsey Grammer, with
Nathan Lane and
Stanley Tucci set to play their campaign managers.
George Lopez also stars as a local TV-station manager that has to deal with the political factions as they set up camp in the small town. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide