

The American President
- Drama
- Romance
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.
The American President is a 1995 political romance drama about a widowed U.S. president who risks his approval ratings to pursue a relationship with a Washington lobbyist. The film explores power, ambition, and personal desire against the backdrop of the Oval Office.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Michael DouglasAndrew Shepherd
Annette BeningSydney Ellen Wade
Martin SheenA.J. MacInerney
Michael J. FoxLewis Rothschild
Anna Deavere SmithRobin McCall
Samantha MathisJanie Basdin
Shawna WaldronLucy Shepherd
David PaymerLeon Kodak
Anne HaneyMrs. Chapil
Richard DreyfussSenator Rumson
Nina SiemaszkoBeth Wade
Wendie MalickSusan Sloan
Beau BillingsleaAgent Cooper
Gail StricklandEsther MacInerney
Joshua MalinaDavid

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When was The American President released?
The American President was released on November 17, 1995.
What is the main plot?
The film follows President Andrew Shepherd, a widower, as he attempts to court Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist, while managing the political fallout and impact on his approval ratings.
What genres does The American President fall into?
The American President is a drama and romance film that blends political intrigue with a character-driven love story.














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