W. (2008)

6.3PG-13129 minDirector: Oliver Stone

2008 film by Oliver Stone

W. is a 2008 American biographical comedy-drama film based on the life of George W. Bush. Directed by Oliver Stone and written by Stanley Weiser, it stars Josh Brolin as Bush. The supporting cast includes Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Scott Glenn, and Richard Dreyfuss. Filming began on May 12, 2008, in Louisiana, and the film was released on October 17, 2008 by Lionsgate.

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What is W. about?
W. (2008) — Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and role in the oil business, his 2000 candidacy for president, his first turbulent four years, and his 20
Is W. based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is W. scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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