W.E. Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire.

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Last modified: Mar. 5, 2012

W.E.

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Oscar Run

Director: Madonna

Starring: Abbie Cornish • Andrea Riseborough • Oscar Isaac • James Fox • Laurence Fox

R Biography N/A

4.5 / 5

43% WILL SEE 57% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish), a transplanted Southerner trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage. Transfixed by the exquisite artifacts of the Windsors' lives, Wally becomes obsessed with the love story of Wallis Simspon (Andrea Riseborough), the chic, charismatic American who captured the heart of King Edward VIII (James D'Arcy). As she learns more about the sacrifices Wallis made in choosing to be with Edward, Wally finds the courage to follow her own heart and create her own happiness.

Biography Drama Romance

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in W.E..

Abbie Cornish
... Wally Winthrop

Limitless, The Virtuoso
Andrea Riseborough
... Wallis Simspon

Lee, Amsterdam
Oscar Isaac
The King of Kings, The Bourne Legacy
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James Fox
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Double
L
Laurence Fox
The Professor and the Madman, Deathwatch
Natalie Dormer
The Wasp, Rush
James D'Arcy
... King Edward VIII

Jupiter Ascending, Cloud Atlas
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Richard Coyle
Heads of State, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Crew Behind the Film

The W.E. behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Madonna last directed Filth And Wisdom and Ade: A Love Story. The film's writer Madonna last wrote Filth And Wisdom and Madonna.

Director: Madonna
Screenwriters: Madonna
Alex Keshishian
Producers: Madonna
David Parfitt
Kris Thykier
Colin Vaines

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: IM Global; Trademark Films

Production Details

What we know about the W.E. movie production.

Production Updates for W.E.

May 2010

Pre-Production

Changed W.E. movie production status. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some domestic violence, nudity and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire.
Also known as: W./E.
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

W.E. was released in Oscar Run on Friday, December 9, 2011. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including New Year's Eve, The Sitter and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Movie Theaters

2011-12-09 Oscar Run

United States

2012-02-03 Limited

United States

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2012-03 Estimated Release DVD
2012-05-01 DVD

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Mon., Mar. 5, 2012 2012-03-05

from Amazon

Added the US DVD release date of May 1, 2012

Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 2012-01-28

from Amazon

Added the US soundtrack release date of February 14, 2012

Wed., Dec. 7, 2011 2011-12-07

from Film|Ratings

Set the MPAA rating to R for some domestic violence, nudity and language

Tue., Dec. 6, 2011 2011-12-06

from Yahoo! Movies

Added the tagline: "Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire."

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