# The American President (1995)

> A widowed president risks his political future when a new romance gives his opponent an opening to weaponize his private life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4438

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Cast: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha Mathis, Shawna Waldron, David Paymer
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112346/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sincere, warm, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A widowed president finds love amidst political turmoil, challenging the very fabric of his leadership.

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