Overview
A deep dive into the life of a complex political figure who shaped modern America.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- intense
- brooding
- tragic
- historical film night
- political drama marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film engrossing and well acted, especially praising Anthony Hopkins's performance, while some viewed its length and heightened portrayal as excessive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nixon's victories and presidency are presented alongside the paranoia and choices that precipitate Watergate.
Oliver Stone uses heightened imagery and dramatic staging to render Nixon's inner turmoil and public power.
Nixon's growing suspicion while safely ahead in the 1972 polls drives the film toward the Watergate scandal.
The film connects Nixon's personal contradictions to the national consequences of the Watergate era.
Films like Nixon, and why
JFK
ambitious political biopic centered on the rise and moral collapse of a powerful American figure
The Candidate
psychologically intense presidential drama examining power, paranoia, and public image
All the President's Men
historical political drama about institutional corruption and the pressures of executive power
The Queen
character-driven biographical drama portraying a controversial leader through conflicted private and public selves
Movie Details
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Release Date
- 1995-12-22
- Runtime
- 192 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (412)
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins
- Joan Allen
- Powers Boothe
- Ed Harris
- Bob Hoskins
- E.G. Marshall
- David Paymer
- David Hyde Pierce
- Paul Sorvino
- Mary Steenburgen
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nixon about?
- Oliver Stone’s expansive, psychologically charged portrait of Richard Nixon traces a gifted political operator from humble beginnings to presidential power and self-inflicted ruin.
- What is Nixon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nixon as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Nixon violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Nixon as mild.
- What did critics think of Nixon?
- Critics generally found the film engrossing and well acted, especially praising Anthony Hopkins's performance, while some viewed its length and heightened portrayal as excessive.
- Which films are like Nixon?
- Films with a similar feel include JFK, The Candidate, All the President's Men, and The Queen.
- How long is Nixon?
- Nixon runs 192 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nixon?
- In United States, Nixon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
