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All the President's Men

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Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.

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A taut, solidly acted paean to the benefits of a free press and the dangers of unchecked power, made all the more effective by its origins in real-life events.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Mar 5
5/5
Redford and Hoffman generate fabulous screwball energy. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 11/13/2023
It's superbly directed on every level, but the sound design is particularly effective. Typewriter key strikes are mixed with the sound of gunshots: words are weapons. Go to Full Review Richard Combs Sight & Sound 03/17/2020
A story that has been marshalled with dazzling skill and precision, but lacks the imaginative hooks that might have taken it even further in mood and meaning. Go to Full Review Ben Miller InSession Film Apr 8
A+
All the President’s Men is a perfect film and the apex of film journalism. 50 years later, it hasn’t lost one ounce of impact, and may be growing more impactful by the day. Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Feb 20
4.5/5
Well shot, beautifully written, and incredibly acted, All the President's Men offers the trifecta of excellence in filmmaking. Go to Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Feb 17
3.5/5
Thanks to William Goldman's well-structured, Oscar-winning screenplay, the film remains a fine example of how to take the somewhat mundane, straightforward process of investigative journalism and turn it into something surprisingly compelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Levi J @Lev77 Apr 20 A classic, interesting deep dive into the intricate world of investigative journalism. Well done, but rather slow. See more Jeremy P. @Jezza_Linko Mar 21 awesome movie based on real life events Watergate scandal Dustin Hoffman did a good job See more Luca D. @JoeCamel7 Feb 28 Very difficult movie to follow. Dozens of names to remember, most of which aren't given an accompanying face to help you remember. But once you get an idea for the larger conspiracy and who's involved at what level it comes together nicely. Very well acted and written. Would probably rate half a star lower if it wasn't made in 1976 which is just crazy because the movie seems like it was made in 1995 or something. Minimal embellishments, very modern and content driven for its time. If youre looking for a character study or a fictionalized dramatic story maybe look elsewhere. If you want a heavy, content driven narrative about political events and journalistic investigations this is probably one of the best movies you will find. See more Manuel P @RT29331666 Jan 17 Don't you miss the times when government conspiracies were carried out in secrecy, creating an actual atmosphere of paranoia, horror and fear, instead of stupidity, horror and fear? See more rex w @RT11010153 Nov 25 The best newspaper movie ever. Superbly written and directed. Great performances by Redford, Hoffman, Jason Robards and Jane Alexander. See more William w @RT56125333 Nov 3 Superb! A classic film for jornalist See more Read all reviews
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Alan J. Pakula

Director

Robert Redford

Bob Woodward

Dustin Hoffman

Carl Bernstein

Jack Warden

Harry M. Rosenfeld

Martin Balsam

Howard Simons

Hal Holbrook

Deep Throat

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Synopsis Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex. With the help of a mysterious source, code-named Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), the two reporters make a connection between the burglars and a White House staffer. Despite dire warnings about their safety, the duo follows the money all the way to the top.
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Producer
Walter Coblenz
Screenwriter
Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, William Goldman
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Wildwood, Warner Brothers
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 16, 2010
Runtime
2h 18m
Sound Mix
Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)