The American President (1995): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The American President is a 1995 comedy drama starring Martin Sheen, Michael Douglas and Michael J. Fox. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $107.9 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The American President About?
The premise of The American President without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As re-election approaches, U.S. President Andrew Shepherd, a widower, finds himself falling for Sydney Ellen Wade, a lobbyist. Their unexpected romance quickly becomes public, subjecting them to intense scrutiny and threatening his presidency. A shrewd political rival uses the situation to his advantage, creating further complications. Shepherd must now navigate the pressures of his political career and the demands of his office while considering the personal happiness he has found.
The American President Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- president
- politics
- christmas
- dating
- reference to franklin d. roosevelt
- reference to martin van buren
- speechwriter
- bouquet
- cult favorite
- the white house washington d.c.
- house of representatives
- president of the united states
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- woman wears only a man's shirt
- implied sex
- widower single woman relationship
- camp david
- reference to the state of the union speech
- political drama
- u.s. senator
- romantic comedy
- lobbyist
- senator
- state dinner
- love
- presidential candidate
- political candidate
- election campaign
- reference to dwight d. eisenhower
- sister sister relationship
- state of the union address
- portrait of a president
- environmentalist
- reference to arthur murray
- reference to james buchanen
- reference to marie antoinette
- reference to frank capra
- florist
- press secretary
- reference to woodrow wilson
- news conference
- reference to cassius
- diplomatic reception
- reference to king louis xvi
- playing pool
- idealism
- reference to julius caesar
- chief of staff
- political consultant
- reference to thomas jefferson
- political campaign
The American President Cast
Martin Sheen leads the cast, with Michael Douglas and Michael J. Fox.
The American President Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The American President 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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The American President Plot Summary
What happens in The American President from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Popular Democratic President Andrew Shepherd is gearing up for his re-election campaign. Alongside his Chief of Staff and closest friend, A. J. MacInerney, he aims to bolster the administration’s impressive 63% approval rating by pushing for a moderate crime control bill. However, the reception is lukewarm at best; conservatives dismiss it outright, while liberals deem it overly feeble. Nevertheless, if this bill makes it through, the path to Shepherd’s re-election appears secure. With determination, Shepherd is set to announce this bill during his upcoming State of the Union Address in hopes of rallying Congressional support.
Full summary
The whole story of The American President, scene by scene
The American President Box Office
The American President grossed $107.9 million worldwide. $60.1 million came from the US and Canada and $47.8 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$107.9M
- US & Canada
- $60.1M
- International
- $47.8M
The American President Awards & Nominations
The American President won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1996, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
1 win6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1996 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Director – Rob Reiner
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Michael Douglas
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Annette Bening
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Aaron Sorkin
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Oscars 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
The American President Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Annette Benning On Working With Michael Douglas In THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
- Featurette Rob Reiner on The American President
How Well Do You Know The American President?
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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What is President Andrew Shepherd's approval rating at the start of the film?
Cars in The American President
11 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1992 Lexus SC.
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1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Important role -
1992 Lexus SC Minor role -
1993 Buick Regal Background role -
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Background role
The American President Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Szerelem a Fehér Házban” and “白宫奇缘”.
- Also known as
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- Szerelem a Fehér Házban
- 白宫奇缘
- Hallo
- Mr. President
- 대통령의 연인
- Le président et Miss Wade
- Uma Noite com o Presidente
- Il presidente - Una storia d'amore
- Американский президент
- 美国总统
- El presidente y Miss Wade, ამერიკის პრეზიდენტი
- Presidenten och Miss Wade
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- Americký prezident
- Dragostea unui președinte american
- Præsident på frierfødder
- Ο Έρωτας του Προέδρου
- הנשיא מאוהב
- Meu Querido Presidente
- Американський президент
- Amerikan Başkanı
- Американският президент
- Amerikan Presidentti
- アメリカン・プレジデント
- Tổng Thống Hoa Kỳ
- 白宮夜未眠
- Mi querido presidente
- Prezydent - Miłość w Białym Domu
- Un Président américain
- Den amerikanske presidenten
- ผิดหรือถ้าจะมีรักอีกครั้ง
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The American President FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The American President, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The American President?
The American President runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The American President released?
The American President was released on November 17, 1995.
Who is in the cast of The American President?
The American President stars Martin Sheen, Michael Douglas and Michael J. Fox, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The American President make at the box office?
The American President grossed $107.9 million worldwide ($60.1 million domestic, $47.8 million international).
How is The American President rated?
The American President has 68 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did The American President win?
The American President won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1996.
Does The American President have a post-credit scene?
No. The American President has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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