Special Correspondents 2016

Overview

Special Correspondents is a 2016 satirical comedy film written, directed, and produced by Ricky Gervais. The film features an ensemble cast including Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Vera Farmiga, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin Pollak, Benjamin Bratt, America Ferrera, and Raúl Castillo. The plot follows a radio journalist and his technician who find themselves in over their heads after hatching a scheme to fake their own kidnapping. The pair intends to report on a rebel uprising in South America while actually hiding out in New York. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes, was released in the United States on April 22, 2016, and is rated PG-13. Critical reception for the project was negative, with some reviewers characterizing the writing as feeble and the characters as two-dimensional. The film is categorized as a comedy and is available for streaming. The production serves as a notable entry in the filmography of creator Ricky Gervais, who took on multiple roles behind the camera as well as appearing on screen.