All the President's Men

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All the President's Men

PG

Released Jan 1, 1976

2h 18m

Drama

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Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

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Critics Consensus

A taut, solidly acted paean to the benefits of a free press and the dangers of unchecked power, made all the more effective by its origins in real-life events.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

It's superbly directed on every level, but the sound design is particularly effective. Typewriter key strikes are mixed with the sound of gunshots: words are weapons.

Nov 13, 2023

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Richard Combs

Sight & Sound

A story that has been marshalled with dazzling skill and precision, but lacks the imaginative hooks that might have taken it even further in mood and meaning.

Mar 17, 2020

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Joseph Gelmis

Newsday

All the President's Men is a quintessential American movie: It does a lot of things well and makes it all look simple. It works on several levels.

Mar 31, 2016

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

All the President's Men speaks to the importance of having a free press and investigative journalists--even if it means uncovering crimes at the White House--and remains one of the most important films in cinematic history.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 9, 2024

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Romola Costantino

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

This is a picture to appeal to film star fans and practical thinkers alike.

Oct 6, 2023

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Steve Warren

The Barb (Atlanta)

If, like me, you've said you never want to hear the word "Watergate" again, relent for 2 hours and 20 minutes; otherwise, you'll miss a great movie.

May 9, 2023

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Ava S

All the President's Men masterfully condenses a complex global scandal into a tight, compelling noir, highlighting the enduring importance of journalistic integrity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Stephen C

A spy movie success in 2 hours and 18 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Kevin P

A dry, but very engaging investigative noir that gradually escalates into a political thriller as more of the layers of the Watergate scandal are unveiled. Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford are great as the lead journalists and very entertaining to watch as they really liven up a mostly soundtrack-less film. It’s really interesting seeing just how hard it was for the Washington Post, let alone any news company to uncover such a monumental political scandal that goes all the way to the top. The secret parking lot meetings with Deep Throat are deservedly iconic, even if I was originally introduced to them through parodies from the likes of The Simpsons and Family Guy. While the movie can seem a bit slow and dry for some, I personally was engaged nearly the whole way through, especially the closer they came to solving the case. It’s a great political investigation movie and I’d strongly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn more about the Watergate Scandal.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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David S

Engulfing journey despite some dialogue I might change- powerhouse chain of events a guy like myself can't take my eyes off of at times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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thiago s

filme mais ou menos, esse filme pode ser bom para a época mas hoje não sei se seria um filme bom, as atuações bom ser boas, mas o filme não é tão bom para assistir hoje em dia.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Artin S

Represents a different era of cinema. A staple. A vision. A meaning. It has all three, combined with fabulous acting and a slow yet tense pace makes it a 5/5 in my books.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Synopsis

Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Producer: Walter Coblenz
Screenwriter: Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, William Goldman
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Wildwood, Warner Brothers
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2010
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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