Frost/Nixon

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 46s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief mention of sexual content in a conversation.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:45] Alcohol consumption shown during a social gathering.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:25] Mild verbal confrontation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (6s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:12] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:50 - 01:05:52] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:45:30 - 01:45:32] Use of the word 'ass'.
Frost/Nixon
Year: 2008
Certificate: R
Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 80
Votes: 103330
Gross: 18,593,156
Director: Ron Howard
Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Overview: A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Frost/Nixon (2008)?
A: Frost/Nixon is a historical drama that depicts the series of televised interviews between British talk-show host David Frost (played by Michael Sheen) and former U.S. President Richard Nixon (played by Frank Langella) in 1977. The film explores the intense battle of wits between the two men as Frost seeks to extract a confession from Nixon about his role in the Watergate scandal.
Q: Who plays Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon?
A: Richard Nixon is portrayed by Frank Langella in the film. His performance earned widespread acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Q: Is Frost/Nixon based on a true story?
A: Yes, Frost/Nixon is based on the real-life interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon in 1977. The film is an adaptation of Peter Morgan's 2006 play of the same name, which also starred Frank Langella and Michael Sheen in the lead roles.
Q: Who directed Frost/Nixon?
A: Frost/Nixon was directed by Ron Howard, known for other acclaimed films such as A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13.
Q: What awards did Frost/Nixon receive?
A: Frost/Nixon was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Frank Langella), Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan), and Best Film Editing. While it didn't win any Oscars, the film received widespread critical acclaim and several other nominations and awards.