The American President

The American President is a 1995 American political romantic comedy drama film directed and produced by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. It stars Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, a widower who pursues a romantic relationship with Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), an environmental lobbyist who has just moved to Washington, D.C. Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss star in supporting roles. The American President was released on November 17, 1995, by Columbia Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing) in the United States and Canada and by Universal Pictures (through United International Pictures) in international markets, and grossed $108 million on a budget of $62 million. It was praised for its lead performances, score, story, and screenplay, and nominated for Golden Globes for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Musical or Comedy, and Best Screenplay.