Oliver Stone's biopic explores Richard Nixon's early life, including his Quaker upbringing, law school ambitions, and courtship of his wife Pat. The film reveals contradictions in Nixon's character, such as his vicious campaign tactics and self-effacing nature. Despite early defeats, Nixon's political skills help him seize the presidency in 1968, but his growing paranoia ultimately leads to the Watergate scandal.

Nixon
The film chronicles the remarkable life of Richard Nixon, from his modest upbringing to his meteoric rise to the presidency, and ultimately, his dramatic fall from grace.