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. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 17, 2016
    83
    As the cliche goes, you may think you know the story, but this telling is ­utterly compelling, with some terrific performances and a balanced, compassionate look at not only President Reagan (Tim Matheson, “The West Wing”) and first lady Nancy (Cynthia Nixon, “Sex and the City”) but of the would-be killer, John Hinckley Jr. (Kyle More, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) and his family.
  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Oct 14, 2016
    70
    [The movie] does drag at the beginning and the end. The middle material, however, dramatizing the assassination attempt and its aftermath, is engrossing.

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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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