The President's Analyst (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1967, The President's Analyst is a comedy, thriller and science fiction film directed by Theodore J. Flicker, running about 103 minutes. “Only two people on earth want Sidney Schaefer alive. Sidney Schaefer. And the President of the United States.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At first, Dr. Sidney Schaefer feels honored and thrilled to be offered the job of the President's Analyst. But then the stress of the job and the paranoid spies that come with a sensitive government position get to him, and he runs away. Now spies from all over the world are after him, either to get him for their own side or to kill him and prevent someone else from getting him.
Who’s in it. The President's Analyst stars James Coburn as Dr. Sidney Schaefer, Godfrey Cambridge as Don Masters, Severn Darden as Kropotkin and Joan Delaney as Nan Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The President's Analyst has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President's Analyst page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President's Analyst tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President's Analyst (1967)?
- In US, The President's Analyst is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President's Analyst worth watching?
- The President's Analyst holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The President's Analyst?
- The President's Analyst stars James Coburn, Godfrey Cambridge, Severn Darden, Joan Delaney and Pat Harrington Jr..
- When was The President's Analyst released?
- The President's Analyst was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.