The American President 1995
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SplatWidowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his approval ratings.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Andrew Shepherd
as Sydney Ellen Wade
as A.J. MacInerney
as Lewis Rothschild
as Robin McCall
as Janie Basdin
as Lucy Shepherd
as Leon Kodak
as Mrs. Chapil
as Senator Rumson
Director:
Writer:
Aaron Sorkin
Stars:
Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha Mathis, Shawna Waldron, David Paymer, Anne Haney, Richard Dreyfuss,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
113 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The American President
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AS
Cast
as Andrew Shepherd
as Sydney Ellen Wade
as A.J. MacInerney
as Lewis Rothschild
as Robin McCall
as Janie Basdin
as Lucy Shepherd
as Leon Kodak
as Mrs. Chapil
as Senator Rumson
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 Carl
as Rumson Staffer
as Rumson Staffer
as Rumson Staffer
as Carol
as Lisa
as Doorkeeper
as Education Secretary
as Flower Girl
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 Leslie Rae Bega)
as White House Staffer Maria
as Deputy
as White House Aide
as White House Aide
as White House Aide
as T.V. News Anchorman
as T.V. News Anchorwoman
as Kenneth Michaels
as New Guy
as Uniformed Secret Service Agent
as Color Guard Officer
as Senator from Arizona (uncredited)
as Reporter #4 (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Lobbyist Banquet (uncredited)
as TV Anchor (uncredited)
as Congressman (uncredited)
as White House State Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as White House State Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Political Assistant (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as White House State Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
as Helen Thomas (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as White House State Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
as Banquet Attendee (uncredited)
as State Dinner Attendee (uncredited)
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