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The American President (1995)

Michael Douglas , Annette Bening  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (349 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Castle Rock
  • DVD Release Date: August 31, 1999
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (349 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305236518
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,824 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The American President" on IMDb

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What sounds like a high-concept romantic comedy pitch from hell--widower president falls for smart lobbyist while the world watches--is actually intelligent, charming, touching, and quite funny. Granted, it's wish fulfillment all the way (when was the last time you saw a president who was truly presidential?), but in the capable hands of writer Aaron Sorkin (TV's Sports Night) and director Rob Reiner, The American President is incredibly enjoyable entertainment with quite a few ideas about both romance and the government. Michael Douglas stars as the president, who after three years in office starts thinking about the possibility of dating. When he auspiciously encounters cutthroat environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), sparks begin to crackle and the two begin a tentative but heartfelt romance. Of course, his job gets in the way--their first kiss is interrupted by a Libyan bombing--but darn it if these two kids aren't going to try and make it work! However, they hadn't counted on the president's Republican antagonist (Richard Dreyfuss), who starts carping about family values. The predictable plot--Douglas finally goes to bat for his lady and his country--is leavened by Sorkin's wonderful, snappy dialogue and a light touch from the usually subtle-as-a-sledgehammer Reiner. Both manage to create a believable White House-office atmosphere (with a crack staff including Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, and Samantha Mathis) as well as a plausible and funny dating scenario. The true success of the movie, though, rides squarely on Douglas and Bening; this is unequivocally Douglas's best comedic performance (ergo his best performance, period) and Bening, usually such a good bad girl, takes a standard career-woman role and fleshes it out magnificently. You can see in an instant why Douglas would fall for her. One of the best unsung romantic comedies of the '90s. --Mark Englehart

Product Description

The world's most powerful man has met his match! Michael Douglas is the widower President wooing environmental lobbyist Annette Bening in this romantic hit by Rob Reiner.

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I loved this movie, I have watched it many times and will do so many more. howard  |  77 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a very good movie, I enjoyed all of the actors and the story line. Pat  |  69 reviewers made a similar statement
Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, and Directed by Rob Reiner! J. Donaldson  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great story......disappointing DVD! September 7, 1999
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Everyone knows this is a terrific movie! Those of us who are also DVD fans have waited a couple of years for this to appear on DVD. What a let down!! Rob, where are you man!!!

This a poor transfer with lots of artifacts and someone trying too hard to sharpen the image. To make matters worse this disc has very limited extras. Ok, it's out so let's move to the "collector's edition" so Warner can get a few more bucks and we can get a disc more worthy of this great movie!!

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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Good movie. Horrendous DVD transfer - AVOID! July 14, 2003
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This is a charming film with good performances. It reads like a precursor to Aaron Sorkin's "West Wing," except Martin Sheen is the best friend in this one. Michael Douglas is president.

HOWEVER, the DVD transfer on this disc is fairly notorious on DVD review sites as being one of the worst ever created. You would be doing yourself a disservice by buying this disc. Get the VHS tape or wait for a new edition on DVD.

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56 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I never get tired of watching this great movie June 23, 1999
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
"The American President" is a terrific movie about politics, romance, sex, and real life. Michael Douglas leads a terrific cast of characters that I love to hear talk to each other over and over again. I've seen this movie so many times, I nearly have it memorized. President Andy Sheppard (Douglas) is having problems pushing his crime bill through Congress, but those problems intensify when he finds himself falling for the beautiful environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening). The press is all over them from every angle, and Sheppard's 63% approval rating is dropping like a rock. The romance in this story is sweet, but it takes second place to the witty dialogue written by "Sports Night" creator Aaron Sorkin, which makes every character equally enjoyable. Martin Sheen should have won an Oscar for his performance as White House Chief of Staff A.J. Mackinerny, and Michael J. Fox is terrific as Louis Rothchild, who delivers a great speech in the film. The two leads, Douglas and Bening, are great together, and for every moment they are on the screen together, we forget that we're watching a movie. Rob Reiner does a terrific directing job, and turns out a movie that surpasses "When Harry Met Sally."
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I've seen it many times before, but haven't seen it in a while. Enjoyed watching it on a stormy Saturday morning.
Published 19 hours ago by PSF
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and realistic!
I love the way it portrays the president as a man who was a widower and wanted to have female companionship again in his life.
Published 1 day ago by Thomas William Malicoat
5.0 out of 5 stars A President You'd Actually WANT to Vote For
Michael Douglas gives a performance of the kind of President we'd really like the option to elect. Annette Bening easily combines both intelligence and idealism. Read more
Published 2 days ago by KrimpyMom
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story with a Great Cast
A fun movie to watch. The story and cast are great. It allows each of the actors to play into their strengths.
Published 3 days ago by Jay Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Really cute, feel good love story.
This movie is great when you just need a smile. Funny and cute love story for a Sunday afternoon on the couch.
Published 4 days ago by Dani Super
5.0 out of 5 stars Sure to be an American classic
Great love story wrapped around the shady dealings of the American political system. This movie has all the all the critical elements of a great movie; drama, humor, the villain... Read more
Published 4 days ago by BStanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel Good Movie
I love this movie. It is a feel good movie. Both Michael Douglas and Annette Benning are so cute in the movie. I don't get tired of seeing this movie.
Published 6 days ago by S. Regler
4.0 out of 5 stars Best with some popcorn
Kinda over the top, cartoonish script
but worth the time nevertheless. A few
funny situations that keep it lively. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Grandpa Glenn
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Fairy Tale.
A fairy tale, but a well acted one, with a great supporting cast. You'll love the characters. A few good lessons for our politicians who forget why they were elected.
Published 8 days ago by A. M. Salometo
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Faves
This movie I have watched it lots of times and love it. It gives you a different look at the president. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Robert Rodriguez
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