National Anthem

2012 0h 8m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The short film which re-enacts Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday Mr President" performance, the relationship of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film accompanies the song, "National Anthem" by Lana Del Rey,

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lana Del Rey
Marilyn Monroe/Jacqueline Kennedy
A$AP Rocky
John F. Kennedy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anthony Mandler
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 5

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 5

MONEY

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Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anthony Mandler directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky carry the top of the cast.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 8 min · 0h 8m
Status: Released
Original language: EN

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What people are saying

elodie_k2026-06-27
★ 10/10
Gorgeous short film-- Lana Del Rey really is a once-in-a-generation talent and plays both Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe so well.