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Summary 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. (Warner Bros.)

Directed By: Rob Reiner

Written By: Aaron Sorkin

The American President
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 21 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 45 User Ratings
6.3
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Summary 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. (Warner Bros.)

Directed By: Rob Reiner

Written By: Aaron Sorkin

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Generally Favorable Based on 21 Critic Reviews
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71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 45 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable Based on 45 User Ratings
6.3
49% Positive
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33% Mixed
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Production Company Universal Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Wildwood Enterprises
Release Date Nov 17, 1995
Duration 1 h 54 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Why can't the most powerful man in the world have the one thing he wants most?
Golden Globes, USA
5 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
American Comedy Awards, USA
2 Nominations