Nixon

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Nixon

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1995

3h 12m

Biography

History

Drama

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This film is a biographical examination of former U.S. President Richard Nixon (Anthony Hopkins). The non-chronological narrative explores Nixon's personal and professional life, touching on his youth, college years, and political triumphs and failures. Nixon is seen as a child born to austere Quaker parents, as a young attorney wooing his future wife, Pat (Joan Allen), and as an astute but dour politician. After finally becoming president, Nixon is embroiled in the infamous Watergate scandal.

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Critics Consensus

Much like its subject's time in office, Nixon might have ended sooner -- but what remains is an engrossing, well-acted look at the rise and fall of a fascinating political figure.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Oct 27, 2008

A-

The filmmaker's deftness at evoking theme and sentiment through editorial montages within individual dramatic scenes reaches an apotheosis here.

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Matt Noller

Slant Magazine

Aug 19, 2008

3.5/4

A staggering work of empathy for Stone.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Jan 26, 2006

As wayward and self-regarding as its subject, the film long overstays its welcome.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Sep 1, 2022

A

The great neglected American film of 1995: philosophical and experimental, wounded and impassioned — a fragmented epic of the psyche.

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Sheila Reid

Women in the Life

May 13, 2022

Nixon was not a very likable man and this re-enactment of his life is consistent with that. However, the film does provide insight as to how the late, former president attained his stature as well as how he lost it.

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Christopher Street

Apr 25, 2022

It is a triumph for Mr. Hopkins as he schemes, curses, weeps, and prays.

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Wes

Nov 5, 2026

My second favorite Oliver Stone film! The editing, cinematography, screenplay, and performance are all stellar. It’s unfortunate that so few have seen it.

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 Oct 29, 2026

Here Olie Stone delivers his story about Nixon. This is a powerful story showing the man he was and events surrounding Watergate that finally led to his resignation and downfall. AH delivers a wonderful performance and his character transformation is amazing. While this might not be a great movie historically it gives an insight into who he was and what life was like during this time. The great thing that stone does very well is puts the audience right in There as if events from years past happened only yesterday. A great movie enjoy.

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tim G

@timg8747 Jun 24, 2026

i very much liked nixon the top film 1995 where anthony hopkins plays the former president and joan allen as the first lady also great performances others exp,james woods,ed harris,powers boothe,david hyde pierce any others the only flaw this is larry hagman as someone who exists based on someone but overall very good film and top film of the year

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 1, 2025

3 hours and 10 minutes is wonderfully successful.

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Jon G

@RT43191456 Jun 8, 2025

An astounding movie on our former President. One of Oliver Stone’s best movies.

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Tim M

@tgmacman May 6, 2025

An indomitable Anthony Hopkins performance keeps Nixon convincing, even if Oliver Stone's bloated approach is more than a little crooked.

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This film is a biographical examination of former U.S. President Richard Nixon (Anthony Hopkins). The non-chronological narrative explores Nixon's personal and professional life, touching on his youth, college years, and political triumphs and failures. Nixon is seen as a child born to austere Quaker parents, as a young attorney wooing his future wife, Pat (Joan Allen), and as an astute but dour politician. After finally becoming president, Nixon is embroiled in the infamous Watergate scandal.

Director: Oliver Stone
Producer: Clayton Townsend, Oliver Stone, Andrew G. Vajna
Screenwriter: Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Oliver Stone
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Illusion Entertainment
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.7M
Runtime: 3h 12m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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