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The American President

  • Drama
  • Romance
Confirmed1995-11-176.57.2Trakt

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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1995-11-17

Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13

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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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