The American President

1995 • 113 minutes

About this movie

Why can't the most powerful man in the world have the one thing he wants? A touching love story starring the most unlikely of people the president of the United States. Michael Douglas and Annette Bening earned Golden Globe nods for their turns as a mismatched couple caught in a political controversy. Aaron Sorkin, who would go on to create The West Wing, wrote the unforgettable script.

Ratings and reviews

A little schmaltzy in parts but a nice exposition on a human President. One who realises the job is more important than he is. Spawned "The West Wing" and "The Newsroom" and inspired many others.