Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

2006
Movie
84 min
English

Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences. His backwards behavior generates strong reactions around him exposing prejudices and hypocrisies in American culture.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users86%
Director: Larry CharlesGenres: Comedy, Mockumentary

Plot Summary

Kazakhstani TV personality Borat Sagdiyev travels across the United States to make a documentary about American culture. During his journey, he encounters various people and situations, often leading to hilariously awkward and offensive interactions. His ultimate goal is to find and marry Pamela Anderson. Borat's unvarnished and often shocking perspective reveals uncomfortable truths about American society, prejudice, and acceptance.

Critical Reception

Borat was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its bold and satirical humor. Sacha Baron Cohen's fearless performance as Borat was lauded for its comedic genius and its ability to provoke genuine reactions from unsuspecting individuals. The film sparked significant discussion about its portrayal of xenophobia, racism, and misogyny, with many critics hailing it as a daring and important piece of social commentary disguised as a comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilariously offensive and groundbreaking mockumentary that pushes the boundaries of satire.

  • Sacha Baron Cohen delivers a fearless and unforgettable performance as the clueless Kazakh journalist.

  • The film cleverly exposes societal hypocrisies and prejudices through its outrageous premise.

Google audience: Audiences found Borat to be outrageously funny and brilliantly satirical, praising Sacha Baron Cohen's commitment to his character. While some were taken aback by the film's offensive nature, most appreciated its sharp social commentary and the genuine reactions captured from unsuspecting interviewees. Many cited the humor as intelligent and thought-provoking, despite its often crude delivery.

Awards & Accolades

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Sacha Baron Cohen), Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Borat attends a rodeo, Sacha Baron Cohen was reportedly in a plane that was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine failure, adding a real-life dose of danger to the film's chaotic production.

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If you are remotely politically correct then this isn’t for you. It plays crudely and entertainingly to just about every stereotype known to mankind and rather potently sends up the population of the United States. “Borat” is a local televi...