30th Anniversary
With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a rival presidential candidate goes on the attack, Shepherd must choose between his political career and his love for Sydney.
Score: 3.4
91%
“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.”
Rotten Tomatoes
“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.”
Roger Ebert
“With great looks, a dandy supporting cast, a zinger-filled
screenplay by Aaron Sorkin ("A Few Good Men") and Mr. Douglas
twinkling merrily in the Oval Office, The American President is sunny enough to
make the real Presidency pale by comparison.”
The New York Times
“A super cast injects it with Teddy Roosevelt vitality.”
USA
Today
