All the President's Men

All the President's Men

The most devastating detective story of this century.

Directed by Alan J. Pakula

Produced by Wildwood Enterprises

1976138 min7.7 / 10

A methodical, intellectually rigorous procedural about two journalists uncovering a vast political conspiracy, driven by investigative momentum and institutional paranoia rather than personal warmth.

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

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  • Is All the President's Men one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.

  • Is All the President's Men violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is All the President's Men scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is All the President's Men sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does All the President's Men end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is All the President's Men easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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