The American President is a 1995 American romantic
comedy-drama film directed and produced by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron
Sorkin. The film stars Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, a widower
who pursues a relationship with environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade
(Annette Bening) – who has just moved to Washington, D.C. – while at the same
time attempting to win the passage of a crime control bill during a re-election
year. Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss star in supporting
roles.