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Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

W.

Release Date: Friday, October 17, 2008

The story will center on on the life and presidency of George W. Bush.

Director: Oliver Stone

Starring: Josh Brolin Elizabeth Banks Richard Dreyfuss James Cromwell Ellen Burstyn

PG-13 Drama 2 hrs, 11 m

  • 4.4 / 5.0
83% 17%

Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. "W" takes viewers through Bush's eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to Bush's decision to invade Iraq.

"W" stars Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush, James Cromwell as George Herbert Walker Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush, Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice, Jeffrey Wright as Colin Powell, Scott Glenn as Donald Rumsfeld, and Ioan Gruffud as Tony Blair.
Drama Historical Political

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Who stars in W. – Cast List

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Who is making W. – Crew List

A look at W. behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Oliver Stone last helmed Nuclear Now and Snowden.

Producers
Moritz Borman
Jon Kilik

Production – What we know about the W.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images
Runtime
2 hrs, 11 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Bush

Language
English
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W. Release Date: When was the film released?

W. was released in on Friday, October 17 , 2008. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Max Payne, Sex Drive and The Secret Life of Bees.

W. DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

W. is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of W. today on Amazon.

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  • Added the Blu-ray release date of February 10, 2009

  • Added the DVD release date of February 10, 2009

  • Added a running time of 131 minutes

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 (for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images)

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