Synopsis
Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric SimonsonScreenplay
- Rod LurieDirector
Cast
- Tim MathesonRonald Reagan
- Cynthia NixonNancy Reagan
- Kyle S. MoreJohn Hinckley Jr
- Mike PniewskiJack Hinckley
- Rebecca TilneyJo Ann Hinckley
- Joel MurrayEdwin Meese
- Patrick St. EspritAlexander Haig
- Joe ChrestJerry Parr
- Gary WeeksStephen Colo
- Leander SuleimanDr. Joyce Mitchell
- Geoff PiersonJames Baker
- Katia LaraJodie Foster
Stills
Themes
usa presidentassassination attempt1980s