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W.

2008Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic565.7Rotten Tomatoes58%42%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about politics and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Biopic
  • Presidential Portrait
  • Satirical
  • Controversial
  • Character Study
  • War on Terror
  • Historical Context
  • American Politics

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Oliver Stone
Written by
Stanley Weiser
Produced by
Bill Block, Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff
Music by
Paul Cantelon

Everyone

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Facts

October 17, 2008 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
October 17, 2008
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Malaproper, Imagine Spot, The Nicknamer +9

  • Malaproper
  • Imagine Spot
  • The Nicknamer
  • Game of Nerds
  • Pretext for War
  • Surrounded by Idiots
  • Nobody Poops
  • The Ditz
  • The Alcoholic
  • Artistic License – Medicine
  • Yes-Man
  • With Us or Against Us

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream W.?"

Questions about W.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream W.?

KanopyHooplaLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, W. streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is W. worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56).

Is W. okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 tropes for it, including Malaproper, Imagine Spot, and The Nicknamer.