As one of the greatest romantic comedies to grace the big screen, The American President proves that love is never easy when it's mixed with politics The movie follows President Andrew Shepherd and lobbyist Sydney Wade as they navigate the difficulties of love when working in public service. From partisan politics to issues in the polls, this movie does a great job of showing the inner workings of the political system while still serving up a heartwarming love story that will keep you cheering for the participants. Directed by Rob Reiner, The American President stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, and Richard Dreyfuss.