All the President's Men

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All the President's Men

PG

1976

2h 18m

Drama

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Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

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Critics Consensus

A taut, solidly acted paean to the benefits of a free press and the dangers of unchecked power, made all the more effective by its origins in real-life events.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Mar 5

5/5

Redford and Hoffman generate fabulous screwball energy.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

11/13/2023

It's superbly directed on every level, but the sound design is particularly effective. Typewriter key strikes are mixed with the sound of gunshots: words are weapons.

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Richard Combs

Sight & Sound

03/17/2020

A story that has been marshalled with dazzling skill and precision, but lacks the imaginative hooks that might have taken it even further in mood and meaning.

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Ben Miller

InSession Film

Apr 8

A+

All the President’s Men is a perfect film and the apex of film journalism. 50 years later, it hasn’t lost one ounce of impact, and may be growing more impactful by the day.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Feb 20

4.5/5

Well shot, beautifully written, and incredibly acted, All the President's Men offers the trifecta of excellence in filmmaking.

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Feb 17

3.5/5

Thanks to William Goldman's well-structured, Oscar-winning screenplay, the film remains a fine example of how to take the somewhat mundane, straightforward process of investigative journalism and turn it into something surprisingly compelling.

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Levi J

@Lev77 3d

A classic, interesting deep dive into the intricate world of investigative journalism. Well done, but rather slow.

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Jeremy P.

@Jezza_Linko Mar 21

awesome movie based on real life events Watergate scandal Dustin Hoffman did a good job

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Luca D.

@JoeCamel7 Feb 28

Very difficult movie to follow. Dozens of names to remember, most of which aren't given an accompanying face to help you remember. But once you get an idea for the larger conspiracy and who's involved at what level it comes together nicely. Very well acted and written. Would probably rate half a star lower if it wasn't made in 1976 which is just crazy because the movie seems like it was made in 1995 or something. Minimal embellishments, very modern and content driven for its time. If youre looking for a character study or a fictionalized dramatic story maybe look elsewhere. If you want a heavy, content driven narrative about political events and journalistic investigations this is probably one of the best movies you will find.

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Manuel P

@RT29331666 Jan 17

Don't you miss the times when government conspiracies were carried out in secrecy, creating an actual atmosphere of paranoia, horror and fear, instead of stupidity, horror and fear?

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rex w

@RT11010153 Nov 25

The best newspaper movie ever. Superbly written and directed. Great performances by Redford, Hoffman, Jason Robards and Jane Alexander.

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William w

@RT56125333 Nov 3

Superb! A classic film for jornalist

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Synopsis

Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Producer: Walter Coblenz
Screenwriter: Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, William Goldman
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Wildwood, Warner Brothers
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2010
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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