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When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

2010·Movie
1h 36min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

The epic story of devotion, recovery and hope

Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Biographical DramaAlcoholismCodependencyMarriageHistoricalRecoveryInner TurmoilEmotionalHope

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story legally?

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story?

1 h 36 min

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story runs 1 h 36 min.

Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story based on a true story?

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

What language is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.