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The American President

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The American President
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PG13,1hr 53min
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Released:
November 17, 1995
Director:
Rob Reiner
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Starring:
Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen  ...more
Synopsis: This earnest, intelligent, and well-written romantic comedy is enjoyable and optimistic in classic Hollywood style, even if its idealism doesn't seem quite so credible against the cynical political backdrop of the Nineties. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), an unabashedly liberal Democrat, is just gearing up for re-election when he meets an attractive and sharp environmental lobbyist named Sydney Wade (Annette Bening). The two fall in love and the President must soon deal with the political ... Full Synopsis
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Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Watching The American President, I felt respect for the craft that went into it: the flawless re-creation of the physical world of the White House, the smart and accurate dialogue, the manipulation of the love story to tug our heartstrings. Full Review
Metascore
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67
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 21 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Michael Douglas
President Andrew Shepherd
Annette Bening
Sydney Ellen Wade
Martin Sheen
A.J. MacInerney
Michael J. Fox
Lewis Rothschild
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