Nixon is a 1995 American biographical drama film directed by Oliver Stone, who co-wrote the screenplay with Stephen J. Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson. The film stars Anthony Hopkins as Richard Nixon and features an ensemble cast including Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins, E.G. Marshall, David Paymer, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Sorvino, Mary Steenburgen, and J.T. Walsh.
The movie begins with a flashback to Nixon's childhood and follows his rise to power as a member of Congress, senator, and eventually, President of the United States. It explores Nixon's relationships with his wife, Pat Nixon (played by Steenburgen), his brother, and various advisors and colleagues, including Kissinger (played by Lithgow).
Throughout the movie, Nixon grapples with the pressures of the presidency, from the Vietnam War to the civil rights movement to the Cold War. As tensions mount, Nixon becomes more paranoid and isolated, leading to the infamous Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to his resignation in 1974.
Nixon was a critical and commercial success, receiving four Academy Award nominations and earning a nomination for Best Actor for Hopkins. The film is known for its extensive use of archival footage and Stone's trademark visual style, which combines documentary-style shots with stylized dramatizations.
