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The American President (1995)
Director: Rob Reiner
Cast: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox
Runtime113 min
Rating15
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Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his approval ratings.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The American President is a critically acclaimed 1995 political drama directed by Rob Reiner. The film received widespread praise from critics for its intelligent and nuanced portrayal of the personal and professional challenges faced by a widowed U.S. president. With an impressive IMDb rating of 7.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%, the film has been well-received by audiences as well.
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Fans of director Rob Reiner and actor Michael Douglas will particularly enjoy this 1995 political drama-romance, which offers a unique blend of substantive political themes and an engaging, fast-paced romantic storyline.
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The American President is a 1995 American political romantic comedy drama film directed and produced by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. It stars Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, a widower who pursues a romantic relationship with Sydney Ellen Wade, an environmental lobbyist who has just moved to Washington, D.C. Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss star in supporting roles.
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