The American President
“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.
Where to watch The American President in United States
Can I watch The American President in United States? The American President isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The American President streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The American President
The American President is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Rob Reiner. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The American President was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Wildwood Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1995, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $62 million, it went on to gross $108 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin
- Release date
- November 17, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $62 million
- Box office
- $108 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
The American President cast & crew
The American President was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin.
The cast features Michael Douglas as Andrew Shepherd, Annette Bening as Sydney Ellen Wade, Martin Sheen as A.J. MacInerney, Michael J. Fox as Lewis Rothschild, Anna Deavere Smith as Robin McCall, and Samantha Mathis as Janie Basdin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Rob Reiner and Jeffrey Stott.
Is The American President worth watching?
The American President holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 806 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The American President is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The American President
The American President isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The American President
Michael Douglas
Andrew Shepherd
Annette Bening
Sydney Ellen Wade
Martin Sheen
A.J. MacInerney
Michael J. Fox
Lewis Rothschild
Anna Deavere Smith
Robin McCall
Samantha Mathis
Janie Basdin
Shawna Waldron
Lucy Shepherd
David Paymer
Leon Kodak
Anne Haney
Mrs. Chapil
Richard Dreyfuss
Senator Rumson
Nina Siemaszko
Beth Wade
Wendie Malick
Susan Sloan
The American President — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The American President in United States?
The American President is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The American President in?
The American President is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The American President?
The American President runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The American President rated?
The American President is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 806 ratings.
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