TMDb/The American President TV Revisit Rob Reiner's classic political romance, The American President, before it leaves Netflix on April 1, 2026. Starring Michael Douglas. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Among director Rob Reiner's celebrated works is The American President, a 1995 romantic political comedy-drama penned by Aaron Sorkin. This film not only showcases Reiner's deft touch with character and story but also served as an early inspiration for Sorkin's later acclaimed television work on The West Wing.