Based on 384 votes and 132 reviews
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film when I went to see it. Was it going to be something of a glorified Hollywood grade documentary? After all, we all knew the ending..right? Wrong! This film wasn't just about an American president. It was a story of a man like any one of us. All the struggles, ups and downs that we all face and have to overcome. This was a truly amazing individual who touched so many lives in his own special way that only he could. Anyone and everyone should watch this film, it's not at all about politics, it's about a life well lived and a time in America that we can only hope to catch a glimpse of once again.
A beautiful love story within a story of an amazing, strong, brave outside-of-the-DC-swamp leader. Reminds me of another strong, brave, take-no-BS outside leader, we desperately need back in the swamp!
Enjoy this movie. Was very factual. A movie the family could see together.
We need a strong leader now. Where are our leaders?
My husband and I lived through the Reagan years and thought this was a very fair depiction. Reagan was my favorite President of my lifetime, and I was glad this movie was made. The negative reviews baffle me…..maybe written by young people whose Social Studies teachers shaped their negative view of Reagan? Surely anyone old enough to have lived through the Carter years and then experienced life during Reagan’s presidency would love him and this movie.
Good movie! Great portrayal of Reagan!!! This was a good refresher regarding the history of that time.
The smart Democrats eventually realize that conservatism is the smarter/better way to preserve traditional American values.
I learned more about the man , from his background,childhood, connection to his world. I was reminded of our history during his presidency. I wish I had voted for him. We were so naive ..no mention of the torture video sent to him that created the Iran/contra debacle.. Well done…and yes, history rhymes.
It is so ironic that history seems to repeat its self over and over again. The same cycle is in play right now. people made fun of Reagan and was attacked from within ,but most interesting is the role that was played by the soviets and the communism that played such a role against freedom and freedom won. Is the United States ready to fight for freedom again?
Accurate and truthful.
As my life was jam packed during the Reagan years...it was historically accurate - uplifting our country as it is really one of the few countries where we have liberty ! (which is different from freedom) , Looking back, if Reagan had been elected rather than Ford...you wonder where the trajectory of our country would have gone. And after voting for Carter while in University - and when mortgage interest rates were in the low 20% when I was trying to buy a house - so glad to vote for a strong President who brought the hostages home from Iran...a country whose leadership hates what the USA stands for. Well acted by both Dennis Quaid & Penelope Ann Miller ! Tomato people will probably hate it...so that means it is a great movie !
The movie was historically on point and the acting fit perfectly well with the movie. Loved it!!
Very accurate movie.Two things were not mentioned in the movie. 1. Our hostage situation in Iran, was going no where. Reagan openly said if they were not released, by the time he took office, he would eliminate the problem of Iran, and he meant it. As soon as he took office they were released, No payments made. Soviet Russia, took notice of this. The second thing that took place at the end, was He agreed to stop the star wars program, in exchange for tearing down the the Berlin wall, etc. He also dealt harshly with Satanic communism in this country. God Blessed him and touched both the USA and Russia, in a good way (Spiritually). It was harder for Russia, but eventually led to a big Revival there in the early 90's. Pray for Revival here, and Russia. The Holy Spirit told me he isn't done, with Russia and the USA. Stand by for huge Revivals, all over the World, God bless all.
Acting was very good. Brought back a lot of memories.
Very well scripted and made you feel that you were right there as it happened. I learned allot about Ron Reagan that I never knew growing up when he was the president. He was the right person at the right time.
Very good on the history of a president. Oh for more presidents like him. A man of integrity!
Great movie about the best President America has ever had. We need another one like Reagan.
Glorifying an awful man who took down unions and stagnated wages.
Quaid was real & convincing as Ronald Reagan. All acting & directing was superb! Went back to see it a 2nd tie.
Today's progressives as well as past liberals will hate this movie but patriots and Americans will live it. Quaid does an exceptional job. Reagan was a good president and did some historical milestones but like all Presidents, will not satisfy all.
Appreciated the way the story was told thru viewpoint of KGB agent well played by Jon Voight. Ronald Reagan library celebrates his life with so many achievements including part of the Berlin Wall. Great movie celebrating his life!
It was portrayed in a meaningful way.. Well done story telling ! It’s also a very romantic story of Ronnie & Nancy - so I didn’t think I needed a Kleenex - but even my husband who never cries during a movie cried! Music - sound track was well chosen ! A time in history everyone should remember ! ( whether they lived it or just read about the Reagan era )
Misinformation and lies.
Good period piece, I lived through those times so it was good to “go back”. To the racist reviewer who stated “good vs evil” and implies Trump is another Reagan, PLEASE don’t compare a good man with the “evil” Trump. Reagan would be appalled to have that comparison made. In no way can you compare an immoral, ignorant, con man who is a felon, rapist, adulterer, and TRAITOR who lies every time his mouth is moving compared to this good man. Sad to think anyone would compare Reagan to Trump. How weak is anyone who still follows and condones this criminal.
Captured his whole life accurately.
So well written! I will see again.
I was a teen in the Reagan years and being a son of a postal worker and a factory worker I did not hear many positive things about Ronald Reagan for sure. I learned alot about Reagan from this movie! Outstanding movie!! Dennis Quaid kills it!
Loved how background of his life was woven into how he served the country.
Was a good movie, like others said, if you want a movie to watch through rose colored glasses. I lived through the administrations of Reagan and everyone knew, and accepted, that by the last years of his second term he was dealing with dementia issues. Nancy tried to hide it from public view and others in his administration protected him. Nevertheless, he had respect for the office he held and although not all of the policies he promoted were beneficial to all his constituents he was respected here and abroad. To the reviewer who is asking how our country got so bad in the last 30 years I disagree, I say it got bad only since the most corrupt, immoral, racist, felon conned the masses ever since he rode down his golden escalator ! HE has no respect for our Constitution or the office of POTUS, only hopes to stay out of prison. HE is no Reagan.
Just plain awesome! A beautifully crafted docudrama! And much needed reminder of courage and virtue, which have been abolished in this age of vapid, politically correct woke idiocy ... ! Highly recommend everyone see what the world was like before western civilization went insane!
Just plain bad.
Very good movie. Historically accurate as well as inspirational
Rotten tomatoes got their ratings wrong on this one... It brought back Alot of history... It's a very good movie and great acting!!!
Well acted & produced. I learned so much about Reagan's life. He was a strong man with integrity and a great President!
So relevant to today's America and world. How did we get so bad in last 30 years.
Every American should watch this movie
GREAT MOVIE! I enjoyed the movie, and Dennis Quaid did a great job!
Jon Voight acting as Soviet the leader Breschnive. Tells a story about Reagan Very interesting!
Wonderful to have such a talented actor portray President Reagan. It brought back the memories of how much I loved Ronald Reagan and the spirit of optimism he brought back to the country after the gas lines and 18% inflation under Jimmy Carter. Great job, and thank you to all the actors and crew !!
I just saw this film. I was going to avoid it but I am glad that I went. It is a very well done movie and it reminds America that we must all stay focused on maintaining our freedom. Life is good in free America!
The Reagan movie was a great review of the major political events occurring during the 1980s. Yet more than that, it shares Reagan's time as a child, as a lifeguard, as a football player fighting segregation, and as an adult, before becoming President. Reagan had a personality like no other president we've ever had - charming to all, yet principled and strong. Thanks to Reagan when he took office our Iranian hostages were immediately returned and at the end of his Presidency the Berlin wall came down without firing a single shot.
This movie was totally awesome. I am a historian so I loved the historical aspect. 90% of the stuff Hollywood has been putting out in the last 5 years has been complete garbage, therefore I have stopped going to the theatres. Glad I did not pass this one up. Great casting. All acting was good but the Reagan / Gorbachev scenes were totally award winning.
Would have been better if more factually accurate on who wrote the famous line "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall".... it was not Dana Rohrabacher (as indicated in the movie).... it was Peter Robinson.
Dennis Quaid did a great job portraying Reagan. Penelope Ann Miller also great as Nancy Reagan in showing how supportive and protective she was of Reagan. The movie glossed over some of the challenges Reagan ignored (e.g., the AIDS crisis and the slow response). On the other hand it captured well Reagan's dry sense of humor and ability to work across the aisle - and the reasons for his landslide victory vs President Carter ("Are you better off than you were four years ago?"). I have read in some of the comments criticism of Reagan opening up global trade to the detriment of American manufacturing, but that trend, particularly with NAFTA really took off 4 years or so after Reagan (and Bush) left office under President Clinton.
Quaid plays Regan great. Was cool to see the reasons President Reagan had the beliefs he did and how important he was to ending the cold war
Really enjoyed the movie! Trevor Donovan was great as John Barletta
My parents loved President Reagan and said he was a man of integrity, had a backbone of steel and was good for the American economy and national security. I had to see the movie. I was not disappointed. It was a great love story Reagan was known for his dry sense of humor. Dennis Quaid did a great character study.
Such a great historical reminder of a great man and president and the trials faced by those called by God for His purposes for such a time...
Great acting that brought back alot of good memories about a time when we had exceptional leadership in Pres Ronald Regan!
This movie was phenomenal! You laugh, you cry, you are amazed by the man and the close bond between Reagan and his beloved Nancy. You will also learn some things (will not spoil). He was a great man and a great President. I wished for a return of the '80's.