Nixon
“Triumphant in Victory, Bitter in Defeat. He Changed the World, But Lost a Nation.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
NIXON Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-15
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Richard Nixon
Joan Allen
Pat Nixon
Powers Boothe
Alexander Haig
Ed Harris
E. Howard Hunt
Bob Hoskins
J. Edgar Hoover
E.G. Marshall
John Mitchell
David Paymer
Ron Ziegler
David Hyde Pierce
John Dean
Paul Sorvino
Henry Kissinger
Mary Steenburgen
Hannah Nixon
J.T. Walsh
John Ehrlichman
James Woods
H.R. Haldeman
Brian Bedford
Clyde Tolson
Kevin Dunn
Charles Colson
Fyvush Finkel
Murray Chotiner
Annabeth Gish
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Tom Bower
Frank Nixon
Tony Goldwyn
Harold Nixon
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$44M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.31x
-$30.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen J. Rivele, Oliver Stone, Christopher Wilkinson
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Nixon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Budget
- $44M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.7M
- Production Studios
- Cinergi Pictures, Illusion Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Stone
Stephen J. Rivele, Oliver Stone, Christopher Wilkinson
John Williams
Robert Richardson
Brian Berdan, Hank Corwin
Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend, Andrew G. Vajna
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen J. Rivele
Screenplay
Brian Berdan
Editor
Oliver Stone
Director
Oliver Stone
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Oliver Stone
Producer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Christopher Wilkinson
Screenplay
Clayton Townsend
Producer
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Andrew G. Vajna
Producer
Victor Kempster
Production Design
Hank Corwin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nixon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nixon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nixon 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 directed Nixon?
Nixon was directed by Oliver Stone.
Who stars in Nixon?
The principal cast of Nixon includes Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins.
When was Nixon released and how long is it?
Nixon was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nixon?
Nixon had a reported production budget of $44M and grossed $13.7M at the worldwide box office (0.31 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Nixon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nixon was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nixon?
Nixon holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).