The American President (1995)
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Critic Consensus: A charming romantic comedy with political bite, Rob Reiner's American President features strong lead performances and some poignant observations of politics and media in the 1990s.
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Cast
as Andrew Shepherd
as Sydney Ellen Wade
as A.J. MacInerney
as Lewis Rothschild
as Leon Kodak
as Janie Basdin
as Sen. Robert Rumson
as Robin McCall
as Lucy Shepherd
as Mrs. Chapil
as Beth Wade
as Susan Sloan
as Agent Cooper
as Esther MacInerney
as David
as President D'Astier
as Madame D'Astier
as Leo Solomon
as Stu
as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
as Defense Secretary
as General
as Security Advisor
as Secret Service Agent
as Secret Service Agent
as Secret Service Agent
as Hud Secretary
as Carl
as Rumson Staffer
as Rumson Staffer
as Rumson Staffer
as Congressional Staffer
as Carol
as Lisa
as Doorkeeper
as Education Secretary
as Flower Girl
as White House Staffer Laura
as Groundskeeper
as Guard
as Hud Secretary
as Jeff
as Leo's Secretary
as Leslie
as Congressman
as Congressman Millman
as Congressman Pennybaker
as Congressional Staffer
as Gil
as Reporter Lloyd
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Aide in Bar
as Sally
as Mark
as White House Staffer Laura
as White House Staffer Maria
as Deputy
as White House Aide
as White House Aide
as White House Aide
as TV News Anchorman
as TV News Anchorwoman
as Kenneth Michaels
as New Guy
as Uniformed Secret Service Agent
as Color Guard Officer
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Critic Reviews for The American President
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Part romantic comedy, part Capra-corny political drama, this movie exudes so much sympathy, it sweats.
With great looks, a dandy supporting cast, a zinger-filled screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and Mr. Douglas twinkling merrily in the Oval Office, The American President is sunny enough to make the real Presidency pale by comparison.
Genial middlebrow fare that coasts a long way on the charm of its two stars.
Genial and entertaining if not notably inspired.
Frothy.
The American President will make you laugh and make you smile. But it probably won't make you change your vote.
Audience Reviews for The American President
This is a very good romantic dramedy. Douglas and Bening put on fine performances and display great chemistry. It is Sorkin's screenplay, however, that makes the movie great. Sorkin does a great job every time he picks up a pen, and this is no exception.
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From the moment that Douglas & Bening meet in the oval office you know that this is going to be a movie that you'll want to watch over & over again to watch the romance, Sheen & Douglas at their best & Michael J. Fox as Douglas's annoying partner that you love. I'm so happy that I finally got to watch this movie!!! :) I love it! :) A must see! :) One of the greatest films of all-time! :) :) :) :)
Super Reviewer
Netflix said I'd give it 5 stars...They almost got it right.
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The American President Quotes
| Sydney Ellen Wade: | How'd you finally do it? |
| President Andrew Shepherd: | Do what? |
| Sydney Ellen Wade: | Manage to give a woman flowers and be president at the same time. |
| President Andrew Shepherd: | Well it turns out, I've got a rose garden. |
| Robin McCall: | Fellas, we haven't slept in three years. Can't we forget about work for one night and take a moment to enjoy each other as friends? It's Christmas. |
| Lewis Rothschild: | It's Christmas? |
| Leon Kodak: | Yeah. You didn't get the memo? |
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