The American President
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.
Critics Sentiment
Shepherd delivers passionate press room speech defending values
Shepherd abandons environmental bill to secure crime bill votes
The film's most dramatic shift occurs from the low point of Shepherd's political betrayal (4.5) to his redemptive press room speech (9.5), a swing of 5.0 points.
The American President follows a classic romantic comedy arc that starts strong with charming introductions and romantic development, dips significantly during the political betrayal and breakup, then soars to its highest point with Shepherd's passionate press room speech. Despite some predictable middle sections, reviewers consistently praised the performances, dialogue, and uplifting finale.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 82
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
Beau Billingslea
Agent Cooper
Gail Strickland
Esther MacInerney
Joshua Malina
David
Clement von Franckenstein
President D'Astier
Efrat Lavie
Madame D'Astier
John Mahoney
Leo Solomon
Taylor Nichols
Stu
John Mahon
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
