W. (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, W. is a drama and history film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 129 minutes. “A life misunderestimated.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the eventful life of George W. Bush—his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith—and the critical days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq.
Who’s in it. W. stars Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush, Toby Jones as Karl Rove and Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, W. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch W. page.
If you liked it. Fans of W. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch W. (2008)?
- In US, W. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is W. worth watching?
- W. holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in W.?
- W. stars Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, Toby Jones, Ellen Burstyn and James Cromwell.
- When was W. released?
- W. was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.