

The Onion Movie
2008-05-31 · 90 min · ★ 6.1
Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.
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- Directors
- Tom Kuntz, Mike Maguire
- Production companies
- The Onion
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Len CariouNorm Archer
Ken TakemotoSensei
Steven SeagalCock Puncher
Larissa LaskinDana Dobbs
Don McManusDennis McCormick
Michael BoltonMichael Bolton
Ahmed AhmedAhmed
Brendan FletcherWhite Black Guy Tim
Daniel Dae KimIvy Leaguer
Meredith BaxterCooking Show Chef
Jed ReesWizard Proteus
Rodney DangerfieldRodney Dangerfield
Scott KlaceKip Kendall
Sandy KenyonAlzheimers Guy in Crowd
Orlando SealeProducer
Brian PowellTypical Neighbor Husband
Erik StolhanskeProducer
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