Political Comedy From Brilliant Late Night Satirist Streaming Free Without Netflix

If you’re reading this, you’re almost certainly aware of Jon Stewart’s resume, as the brilliant satirist took on the desk of The Daily Show for over 15 years. After Stewart left his full-time hosting gig in 2015, he took some time to fight for the rights of 9/11 first responders, raise farm animals with his family, and helm a few politically charged films with wildly varying tones.

His debut movie, Rosewater told the harrowing true story of a journalist who was unlawfully detained by the Iranian government, while Irresistible is a fictional satire about the American political pipeline.

The narrative of Irresistible centers on a campaign consultant for the Democratic National Convention named Gary Zimmer, as portrayed by the always hilarious Steve Carell. After suffering a few devastating electorate losses at the hands of the Republican Party in 2016, Zimmer is desperate to find exciting new candidates for his side, who can rouse difficult-to-reach crowds from across the political spectrum.

In a stroke of incredible luck, Zimmer stumbles across a viral video of a retired Marine from Deerlaken, Wisconsin, who gives a moving speech regarding immigration to his local town hall, igniting a flurry of applause from his peers.

On a whim, Zimmer takes a flight to the small rural town of Deerlaken, with the express intention of backing the veteran, Chris Cooper’s Jack Hastings, to run in the upcoming mayoral election. Though Hastings is hesitant at first, he eventually agrees to mount a campaign under Zimmer’s guidance, which inadvertently turns Deerlaken into a battleground of national importance.

As Irresistible continues building toward its shocking and hilarious climax, the film provides a surprisingly nuanced and unbiased glimpse into the charade that is American politics.

Steve Carell and Chris Cooper are joined by a host of talented performers in the cast of Irresistible, including Rose Byrne, Will Sasso, Brent Sexton, Topher Grace, Mackenzie Davis, and Orange Is The New Black‘s Natasha Lyonne.

The film failed to make a massive profit at the box office, partially because it was scheduled for release right at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, producers behind Irresistible were able to heel-turn and deliver the film via video-on-demand platforms, resulting in the movie topping the iTunes charts as the most purchased movie on its opening weekend.

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Those looking to check out the side-splitting political comedy today are in luck, as Irresistible can be streamed for free via Freevee on Amazon Prime Video. Just be sure to take a brief news cleanse before watching the film, as the incessant coverage of the 2024 election might be enough to put a bad taste in your mouth.