Reagan

Reagan is a 2024 American biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Howard Klausner.

Reagan is a 2024 American biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Howard Klausner. Starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan, it is based on Paul Kengor’s book *The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism* and was released theatrically in the United States on August 30, 2024.

Premise

The film is a biographical drama about Ronald Reagan’s life, spanning from his early years through his career in Hollywood and into his presidency. Some descriptions note the story is framed through the perspective of a former KGB agent, Viktor Petrovich.

Cast and production

Sean McNamara directed the film from a screenplay by Howard Klausner. The principal cast includes Dennis Quaid as Reagan, with Penelope Ann Miller, Jon Voight, Kevin Dillon, David Henrie, and Mena Suvari in supporting roles.

Release and reception

Reagan was released in U.S. theatres on August 30, 2024, after earlier delays referenced in secondary sources. Reviews were generally negative, and the film received multiple Razzie nominations, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor.

Source material

The film is based primarily on Paul Kengor’s book *The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism*. Some non-English sources also describe it as drawing on Kengor’s *God and Ronald Reagan: A Spiritual Life*.