The Second Civil War
1997, English. Directed by Joe Dante.
A very uncivil comedy
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joe DanteDirector
- Beau BridgesGovernor Jim Farley
- Joanna CassidyHelena Newman
- James CoburnJack Buchan
- Kevin DunnJimmy Cannon
- Phil HartmanThe President
- Dan HedayaMel Burgess
- James Earl JonesJim Kalla
- Denis LearyVinnie Franco
- Elizabeth PeñaChristina Fernandez
- Ron PerlmanAlan Manieski
- Brian KeithGeneral Buford
- Kevin McCarthyChief of Staff
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martyn Burke
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The Second Civil War: quick answers
Is The Second Civil War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Second Civil War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Second Civil War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Second Civil War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Second Civil War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Second Civil War on?
The Second Civil War is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Second Civil War?
If you liked The Second Civil War, try The Hound of the Baskervilles, Barbarians at the Gate, The Quick and the Dead.
Who directed The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War (1997) was directed by Joe Dante and stars Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn.