The American President

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 54m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Rob Reiner

Producer:

Rob Reiner, Charles Newirth, Jeffrey Stott

Release Date:

Nov 17, 1995

Runtime:

1hr 54m

Synopsis

The U.S. President falls for a lobbyist during a re-election battle that's already tough enough.

Cast

  • Michael Douglas
  • Annette Bening
  • Martin Sheen
  • Michael J. Fox
  • David Paymer
  • Samantha Mathis
  • John Mahoney
  • Anna Deavere Smith
  • Nina Siemaszko
  • Wendie Malick

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Metacritic

68
metacritic
Based on 21 Critics
6.4

USER SCORE (47)

Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Reviews
100

Watching The American President, I felt respect for the craft that went into it: the flawless re-creation of the physical world of the White House, the smart and accurate dialogue, the manipulation of the love story to tug our heartstrings.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
63

It comes across as painfully politically correct, offering trite sermons on various hot-button issues (gun control and the greenhouse effect). The narrative follows an unwavering by-the-numbers strategy with an ending that echoes the cornball of Al Pacino's climactic Scent of a Woman speech.

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Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
80

With great looks, a dandy supporting cast, a zinger-filled screenplay by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men) 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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Metacritic review by Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The American President (1995) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The American President (1995)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's The American President (1995) about?
The U.S. President falls for a lobbyist during a re-election battle that's already tough enough.
Who's the cast of The American President (1995)?
  • Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd
  • Annette Bening as Sydney Ellen Wade
  • Martin Sheen as A.J. MacInerney
  • Michael J. Fox as Lewis Rothschild
  • David Paymer as Leon Kodak
  • Samantha Mathis as Janie Basdin
  • John Mahoney as Leo Solomon
  • Anna Deavere Smith as Robin McCall
  • Nina Siemaszko as Beth Wade
  • Wendie Malick as Susan Sloan
Who's the director behind The American President (1995)?
Rob Reiner directed The American President (1995).
Who produced The American President (1995)?
Rob Reiner, Charles Newirth and Jeffrey Stott produced The American President (1995).