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The American President

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1995 | 113 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Licorice Pizza or Something's Gotta Give, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $108 million worldwide on a $62 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 458K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Reiner

  • Michael DouglasAndrew Shepherd
  • Annette BeningSydney Ellen Wade
  • Martin SheenA.J. MacInerney
  • Michael J. FoxLewis Rothschild
  • Anna Deavere SmithRobin McCall
  • Samantha MathisJanie Basdin
  • Shawna WaldronLucy Shepherd
  • David PaymerLeon Kodak
  • Anne HaneyMrs. Chapil
  • Richard DreyfussSenator Rumson