The American President(1995)
Why can't the most powerful man in the world have the one thing he wants most?
The American President Synopsis
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 American President (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Rob Reiner, released on November 17, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen and Michael J. Fox. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 807 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Writers:
- Aaron Sorkin
- Producers:
- Rob Reiner
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
- Budget:
- $62,000,000
- Revenue:
- $107,879,496
- Status:
- Released
The American President (1995) Trailer
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The American President Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The American President.
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Final Speech
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Rob Reiner on The American President
Featurette
Annette Benning On Working With Michael Douglas In THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
Featurette
The American President Cast & Crew
Main 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
Anne Haney
as Mrs. Chapil
Richard Dreyfuss
as Senator Rumson
Nina Siemaszko
as Beth Wade
Wendie Malick
as Susan Sloan
Key crew
Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Aaron Sorkin, produced by Rob Reiner.
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The American President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 807 ratings.
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The American President – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American President online?
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The American President (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The American President?
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The main cast of The American President (1995) includes Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Anna Deavere Smith. The film was directed by Rob Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American President released?
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The American President was released on November 17, 1995 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The American President worth watching?
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The American President (1995) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 807 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The American President?
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Yes. The official The American President trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.