‘Reagan’ To Get Theatrical Rerelease Tied To America’s 250th Birthday

Reagan, the biopic starring Dennis Quaid, is getting a theatrical re-release on July 4 weekend, tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Plans are for limited group screenings more than a dozen cities on July 4, with a wide release in about 600 theaters in September. The theatrical run will include an additional 10 minutes of unreleased footage.

The additional scenes include moments between Reagan and his wife Nancy (Penelope Ann Miller) in the Oval Office, a scene between Reagan and his alcoholic father, Jack and scenes at the Reagans’ ranch near Santa Barbara. In its initial run, the film had a worldwide gross of more than $30 million, per Box Office Mojo.

Director Sean McNamara said in a statement, “One of the hardest things about directing a feature film is leaving behind incredible moments on the cutting room floor. I’m so happy to have some of my favorite scenes back in the film for audiences to experience them for the first time.”