Killing Reagan
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 17, 2016
    50
    The love between Ronald and Nancy is probably the only thing you'll leave Killing Reagan sure of, which may not satisfy viewers looking for hagiography or iconoclasm, but also probably won't piss off viewers looking for hagiography or iconoclasm. These movies don't aim for passion.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Oct 14, 2016
    50
    It’s a formulaic treatment that seems intent on not making waves.
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Oct 14, 2016
    50
    Killing Reagan is pretty much the expected, rote bio movie of the assassination attempt on President Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. (Kyle S. More).
  5. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Oct 17, 2016
    40
    A forgettable teleflick that feels bland and safe, dulling its appeal.
  6. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Oct 17, 2016
    40
    There is nothing new in Killing Reagan from filmmaker Rod Lurie. ... Better to read a book--not O’Reilly’s--but a real history of the man’s life.
  7. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 13, 2016
    40
    Lurie's treatment replicating these events is too dutiful to be particularly galling -- or interesting. The division of time between Reagan and Hinckley also blunts the drama, giving the actors little means of registering beyond physical resemblance to their real-life counterparts.

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2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. Ripandread
    Oct 25, 2016
    4
    Tim Matheson might be a good actor in Animal House, but it is so hard to picture him as Ronald Reagan. The actor who played John Hinckley wasTim Matheson might be a good actor in Animal House, but it is so hard to picture him as Ronald Reagan. The actor who played John Hinckley was more believable and, in my opinion, made this show bearable to watch.… Full Review »
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