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Borat

Borat Sagdiyev is a TV reporter of a popular show in Kazakhstan as Kazakhstan's sixth most famous man and a leading journalist. He is sent from his home to America by his government to make a documentary about American society and culture. Borat takes a course in New York City to understand American humor. While watching Baywatch on TV, Borat discovers how beautiful their women are in the form of C. J. Parker, who was played by actress Pamela Anderson who hails from Malibu, California. He decides to go on a cross-country road trip to California in a quest to make her his wife and take her back to his country. On his journey Borat and his producer encounter a country full of strange and wonderful Americans, real people in real chaotic situations with hysterical consequences. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy), release year 2006, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Borat

Borat Sagdiyev is a TV reporter of a popular show in Kazakhstan as Kazakhstan's sixth most famous man and a leading journalist. He is sent from his home to America by his government to make a documentary about American society and culture. Borat takes a course in New York City to understand American humor. While watching Baywatch on TV, Borat discovers how beautiful their women are in the form of C. J. Parker, who was played by actress Pamela Anderson who hails from Malibu, California. He decides to go on a cross-country road trip to California in a quest to make her his wife and take her back to his country. On his journey Borat and his producer encounter a country full of strange and wonderful Americans, real people in real chaotic situations with hysterical consequences.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy), release year 2006, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2006
  • Released 03 Nov 2006
  • Runtime 84 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.4/10 from 472,912 votes
  • Metascore 89/100
  • Genres Comedy
  • Languages English, Romanian, Hebrew, Polish, Armenian
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom

Cast

Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell

Direction and writing

Directed by: Larry Charles

Written by: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Peter Baynham

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 34 nominations total

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