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6.8
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Cynthia Retotar
rated 8

Nice clean show. I enjoyed the romance of the President.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Rob Reiner
Director
Martin Sheen
As A.J. MacInerney
Michael Douglas
As Andrew Shepherd
Richard Dreyfuss
As Senator Rumson
David Paymer
As Leon Kodak
Wendie Malick
As Susan Sloan
Michael J. Fox
As Lewis Rothschild
Annette Bening
As Sydney Ellen Wade

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The American President is a romantic comedy-drama film that follows the story of widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd, who falls in love with Sydney Ellen Wade, a lawyer and environmental lobbyist. Shepherd's attempts to balance his political responsibilities with his personal life are complicated by his rival, Senator Bob Rumson, who launches attacks on the president's character and ethics. As Shepherd navigates the challenges of his re-election campaign, he must choose between fulfilling his promises to Wade and securing crucial political support for his legislative agenda. The film features Michael Douglas and Annette Bening in the lead roles and was praised for its witty dialogue and strong performances.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The American President include Blast from the Past, Singles, Sliding Doors, Jerry Maguire, Waiting to Exhale, As Good as It Gets.

When was The American President released in theaters? Toggle content

The American President was released in theaters on November 17, 1995.