Nixon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, Nixon is a drama and history film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 192 minutes. “Triumphant in Victory, Bitter in Defeat. He Changed the World, But Lost a Nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands from within—spanning his troubled boyhood in California to the shocking Watergate scandal that would end his Presidency.
Who’s in it. Nixon stars Anthony Hopkins as Richard Nixon, Joan Allen as Pat Nixon, Powers Boothe as Alexander Haig and Ed Harris as E. Howard Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nixon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
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 Nixon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nixon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nixon (1995)?
- In US, Nixon 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 Nixon worth watching?
- Nixon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nixon?
- Nixon stars Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris and Bob Hoskins.
- When was Nixon released?
- Nixon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.