The American President

The American President1995

Stars: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 114 minutes

The American President is a 1995 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. The film stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, and Richard Dreyfuss. In the film, President Andre… more »



President Andrew Shepherd:
You're attracted to me, but the idea of physical intimacy is uncomfortable because you only know me as the President. But it's not always going to be that way, and the reason I know that is there was a moment last night when you were with ME, not the President. And I know what a big step that was for you. So, Sydney, I'm in no rush. Here's my plan. We're going to slow down, and when you're comfortable, that's when it's going to happen.

[Sydney emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but one of his shirts]

President Andrew Shepherd:
Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals of the slowdown plan.

Sydney Ellen Wade:
[feeling the bed] No, you explained it great.

President Andrew Shepherd:
Are you nervous?

Sydney Ellen Wade:
No.

President Andrew Shepherd:
Good. My nervousness exists on... several levels. Number one, and this is in no particular order, I haven't done this in a pretty long time. Number two, uh, any expectations that you might have, given the fact that I'm... you know...

Sydney Ellen Wade:
[approaching seductively] The most powerful man in the world?

President Andrew Shepherd:
Exactly, thank you. I think it's important you remember that's a political distinction that comes with the office. I mean, if, uh, Eisenhower were here instead of me, he'd be dead by now... and number three...

Sydney Ellen Wade:
Andy...

[she kisses him]

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