Nixon (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Nixon is a 1995 biographical drama directed by Oliver Stone, starring Anthony Hopkins and Joan Allen. It runs 3 hours 12 minutes and earned $13.7 million worldwide on a $44 million budget. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 12m (192 min)
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $44M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nixon About?
The premise of Nixon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A complex and revealing portrait of Richard Nixon is presented, with Anthony Hopkins delivering a nuanced performance as the 37th President. The film explores his early life, personal relationships, and significant political achievements alongside devastating setbacks. It offers a non-linear look at his career, ultimately leading to the profound impact of the Watergate scandal and its aftermath, portraying a complicated figure with both strengths and flaws.
Nixon Themes & Keywords
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Nixon Cast
Anthony Hopkins leads the cast, with Joan Allen. Directed by Oliver Stone.
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Director Oliver Stone
More from Oliver Stone
More films directed by Oliver Stone, best-rated first: Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, JFK and Natural Born Killers.
Nixon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nixon 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 69% User score
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Nixon Plot Summary
What happens in Nixon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nixon [Anthony Hopkins] faces a fall from grace as the Watergate break-in becomes a national scandal that unsettles the presidency and reshapes American politics. The film traces a crisis born in 1972, when the White House Plumbers break into the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate complex and are quickly arrested, setting off a domino effect of investigations, cover-ups, and public doubt. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of inevitability hangs over the characters and their choices, painting a portrait of power under pressure and the limits of loyalty.
Full summary
The whole story of Nixon, scene by scene
Nixon Box Office & Budget
Nixon grossed $13.7 million worldwide on a $44 million budget, 31% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$13.7M
31% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $13.7M
- Budget
- $44M
Nixon Awards & Nominations
Nixon was nominated for 4 Oscars. The 9 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1996.
9 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1996 4 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Anthony Hopkins
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Joan Allen
- Nominated Music (Original Dramatic Score)
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Oliver Stone
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1996 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Joan Allen
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Anthony Hopkins
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BAFTA 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Joan Allen
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Golden Globes 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Anthony Hopkins
Nixon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nixon.
How Well Do You Know Nixon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays President Richard Nixon in the film?
Cars in Nixon
17 cars on screen, including the 1967 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine and the 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1967 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Important role -
1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Nixon Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Никсон” and “Nixon - Der Untergang eines Präsidenten”.
- Also known as
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- Никсон
- Nixon - Der Untergang eines Präsidenten
- Gli intrighi del potere - Nixon
- 尼克松
- Никсън
- 닉슨
- Ніксон
- ニクソン
- ניקסון
- 白宮風暴, ნიქსონი
- นิกสัน ประธานาธิบดี..โลกตะลึง!
Seen Nixon?
Movies Like Nixon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Frost/Nixon and Watergate.
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon 2004 -
Frost/Nixon 2008 -
Watergate 2018 -
Secret Honor 1984 -
Tricky Dick 2019 -
Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal 2022 -
Watergate 1994 -
All the President's Men 1976 -
Kissinger and Nixon 1995 -
The Final Days 1989 -
Frost/Nixon: The Original Watergate Interviews 1977 -
Watergate: High Crimes in the White House 2022
Nixon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Nixon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nixon?
Nixon runs 3 hours 12 minutes (192 minutes).
When was Nixon released?
Nixon was released on December 20, 1995.
Who directed Nixon?
Nixon was directed by Oliver Stone.
More films by Oliver Stone Who is in the cast of Nixon?
Nixon stars Anthony Hopkins and Joan Allen.
How much did Nixon make at the box office?
Nixon grossed $13.7 million worldwide on a budget of $44 million.
How is Nixon rated?
Nixon has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Nixon nominated for any awards?
Nixon received 9 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Nixon have a post-credit scene?
No. Nixon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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