The American President (1995) movie poster

The American President (1995)

"Why can't the most powerful man in the world have the one thing he wants most?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 91%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (769 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Michael Douglas as Andrew Shepherd
Annette Bening as Sydney Ellen Wade
Martin Sheen as A.J. MacInerney
Michael J. Fox as Lewis Rothschild
Anna Deavere Smith as Robin McCall
Samantha Mathis as Janie Basdin
Shawna Waldron as Lucy Shepherd
David Paymer as Leon Kodak
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 769 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for The American President was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Rob Reiner cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The American President is a 1995 drama, romance film directed by Rob Reiner. 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.

The film has been rated by 769 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The American President delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The American President (1995) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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