Frost/Nixon
"400 million people were waiting for the truth."
Originally released in 2008. Frost/Nixon is a drama/history film. directed by Ron Howard. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Sheen, Frank Langella, and Kevin Bacon
Synopsis
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,255 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.4M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Michael Sheen
as David Frost
Frank Langella
as Richard Nixon
Kevin Bacon
as Jack Brennan
Sam Rockwell
as James Reston Jr.
Matthew Macfadyen
as John Birt
Oliver Platt
as Bob Zelnick
Rebecca Hall
as Caroline Cushing
Toby Jones
as Swifty Lazar
Andy Milder
as Frank Gannon
Kate Jennings Grant
as Diane Sawyer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,426,335
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Working Title Films
- StudioCanal
- Relativity Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frost/Nixon about?
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront th...
Who directed Frost/Nixon?
Frost/Nixon was directed by Ron Howard.
How long is Frost/Nixon?
Frost/Nixon has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Frost/Nixon released?
Frost/Nixon was released on October 15, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frost/Nixon?
The main cast of Frost/Nixon includes Michael Sheen, Frank Langella, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell, Matthew Macfadyen.
Is Frost/Nixon worth watching?
Frost/Nixon has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,255 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.