The American President
1995, English. Directed by Rob Reiner.
Why can't the most powerful man in the world have the one thing he wants most?
Widowed 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 818 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The American President
The American President is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rob ReinerDirector
- Michael DouglasAndrew Shepherd
- Annette BeningSydney Ellen Wade
- Martin SheenA.J. MacInerney
- Michael J. FoxLewis Rothschild
- Anna Deavere SmithRobin McCall
- Samantha MathisJanie Basdin
- Shawna WaldronLucy Shepherd
- David PaymerLeon Kodak
- Anne HaneyMrs. Chapil
- Richard DreyfussSenator Rumson
- Nina SiemaszkoBeth Wade
- Wendie MalickSusan Sloan
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aaron Sorkin
- Budget
- $62M
- Box office
- $108M
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The American President: quick answers
Is The American President worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 818 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The American President?
The American President runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The American President have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The American President. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The American President parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The American President is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The American President on?
The American President is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The American President?
If you liked The American President, try A California Christmas, The April Fools, The Courtship of Eddie's Father.
Who directed The American President?
The American President (1995) was directed by Rob Reiner and stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen.