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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, 2026
5/5
Redford and Hoffman generate fabulous screwball energy. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Nov 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 Mar 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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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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Robert P @Superbad Sep 3, 2026 All the presidents men = a 4.5 star movie See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Aug 28, 2026 Dustin Hoffman y Robert Redford son la razón de mayor peso para ver este drama real de los esfuerzos de dos periodistas para averiguar el origen de un robo, y el cómo devino este en uno de los mayores escándalos de la historia. Requiere de mucha disciplina como espectador pero uno queda bien compensado. See more James H @RT22708432 Aug 19, 2026 Plain and simple overrated time has not done it well either if there’s nothing else to watch I guess so or if you’ve never seen it I guess it’s better than nothing I guess See more John F @RT84127024 Aug 14, 2026 A well crafted and acted film that helps show us just how important independent journalism is for a democratic society. See more CL C @CampFire1968 Jun 12, 2026 True story of two journalists who did not give up on the story. This is a history lesson of how Journalism works to protect our democracy. See more Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing May 31, 2026 Movie is very long and difficult to follow. The pacing makes it boring with little entertainment value, and there are no surprises since the audience knows how everything ends. The performances are just ok. 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)
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