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W.

2008·Movie
2h 9min·PG-13

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W. fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A life misunderestimated.

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.
Political DramaBiopicPresidential PortraitSatiricalControversialCharacter StudyWar on TerrorHistorical ContextAmerican Politics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about W.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is W. worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is W. rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is W.?

2 h 9 min

W. runs 2 h 9 min.

Is W. based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on W.?

Critics57
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see W. much the same way.

Was W. a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$30 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is W. in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch W.?

23AUBEBRCACHCZDKFIFRGBGGIEITKR+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for W. in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does W. use?

MalaproperImagine SpotThe NicknamerGame of NerdsPretext for WarSurrounded by IdiotsNobody PoopsThe DitzThe AlcoholicArtistic License – MedicineYes-ManWith Us or Against Usand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for W., including Malaproper, Imagine Spot, The Nicknamer.