
Reagan
Seen it?2011 | 88 min | Documentary
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves backroom deals and speeches and anyone who likes learning something new. Power and ambition drive every scene. Sits nicely alongside An Inconvenient Truth or Fahrenheit 9/11.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 28 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Americans know President Ronald Reagan s politics, his policies, and his oratorical prowess. But as we approach what would have been his 100th birthday in February 2011, the totality of the legacy of America s 40th president is still eclipsed by the myth. While some say he s a hero, and others call him an empty suit, one thing is for certain President Ronald Reagan made history. But what made him? Using rare archival footage and personal interviews with those who knew him best, REAGAN goes beyond the myth to reveal the epic story of an unforgettable man who, against all odds, rose to the pinnacle of power. A brand-new HISTORY special that uses rare archival footage and personal interviews to reveal the President Reagan that few of us knew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Ginsburg, Robert Palumbo
- Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
- David JeremiahNarrator