The American President

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The American President

PG-13

1995

1h 54m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a rival presidential candidate goes on the attack, Shepherd must choose between his political career and his love for Sydney.

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Critics Consensus

A charming romantic comedy with political bite, Rob Reiner's The American President features strong lead performances and some poignant observations of politics and media in the 1990s.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

06/24/2006

Part romantic comedy, part Capra-corny political drama, this movie exudes so much sympathy, it sweats.

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

05/20/2003

3.5/5

With great looks, a dandy supporting cast, a zinger-filled screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and Mr. Douglas twinkling merrily in the Oval Office, The American President is sunny enough to make the real Presidency pale by comparison.

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

02/13/2001

Genial and entertaining if not notably inspired.

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Don Shanahan

25YL (25 Years Later)

11/06/2020

4/5

What makes both Douglas's president and the movie itself victorious classics is the combination of edge and enchantment.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/09/2020

6/10

When the focus is on romantic comedy, the film is breezy and amusing; but when it switches to dramas involving fundraising and campaigning, it grows stickier.

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Mary Nemeth

Maclean's Magazine

10/15/2019

Despite lapses into sentimental corn-notably in scenes with the president's 12-year-old daughter-director Rob Reiner has crafted a whimsical fable that packs a deceptive punch.

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Glen F.

@Caddisboy Dec 17

With what’s going on in the country today, This was a very nice reprieve. Just a sweet movie with no major entanglements.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Aug 29

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 1

Funny in 1 hour and 54 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $59,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jun 11

Classic that I have watched up-teen times even though I am not a Democrat :-) LOL Great movie!!!

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Tania G

@Tag2out Apr 13

This movie influenced me in many ways for years. I’ve been a member of the ACLU because of it. I just watched it again and the story holds up and maybe has some hints as to what going on now.

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M R

Jan 20

"The American President" feels like it was made in the 1950's. There is something Norman Rockwell Esque regarding the story and directing. I liked it. Rating: 8/10

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Synopsis

With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a rival presidential candidate goes on the attack, Shepherd must choose between his political career and his love for Sydney.

Director: Rob Reiner
Producer: Rob Reiner
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo, Columbia Tristar, MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Universal Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Wildwood Enterprises
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $59.0M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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