Michael Douglas’ 114-Minute Romantic Political Traditional Ends Its Time period on Netflix

Final yr, the world mentioned goodbye to far too many icons. From Superman and The Royal Tenenbaums star and two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman and comedy legend Catherine O’Hara to certainly one of Hollywood’s most well-known main males, Robert Redfordthis yr’s Oscars In Memoriam part will likely be one of the crucial high-profile ever. One other of cinema’s greatest to lose his life in stunning and tragic circumstances was director Rob Reinerwho handed away this previous December, alongside along with his spouse, Michele Singer.

Recognized for having one of many most interesting filmographies of all time — together with the mockumentary This Is Spinal Faucet, Stand By Methe fantasy favourite The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sallyand the Oscar-winning Distress — Reiner’s passing leaves an enormous gap within the coronary heart of Hollywood. One among Reiner’s extra underrated efforts that receives little point out when discussing his catalog is The American Presidenta mix of romance, comedy, and drama penned by Aaron Sorkin that may encourage his future work on The West Wing.

Sadly, for these nonetheless wishing to honor Reiner’s legacy, The American President is about to lose its place within the present Netflix catalog. From April 1, you’ll not be capable of catch this gem on the world’s greatest streamer, because it joins a number of different beloved titles within the platform’s departure lounge, together with one other Reiner film: Distress. Starring Michael Douglas because the titular POTUS and Annette Bening as the girl he falls in love with, a synopsis for The American President reads:

“With the top of his first time period in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is aware of that overwhelming public help will assure his re-election. However when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd’s supporters query the connection, and his approval scores drop. As a rival presidential candidate goes on the assault, Shepherd should select between his political profession and his love for Sydney.”

‘The American President’ Was a Hit With Critics

On assessment aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, The American President holds certainly one of Reiner’s highest critics’ scores. The film boasts a near-perfect 90% ranking, increased than the likes of Distress, Stand By Meand The Certain Factor. The consensus from critics on the positioning reads, “A captivating romantic comedy with political chew, Rob Reiner’s The American President options sturdy lead performances and a few poignant observations of politics and media within the Nineties.”

The American President is leaving Netflix quickly. Keep tuned to Collider for extra streaming tales.