DramaHistory

- 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.

Release Date : 2008-10-17

Language :SpanishEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Ixtlan ProductionsMoritz Borman Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : W. Bush

Cast

Character Name : George W. Bush

Original Name : Josh Brolin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Speechwriter #1

Original Name : Colin Hanks

Gender : Male

Character Name : Karl Rove

Original Name : Toby Jones

Gender : Male

Character Name : Paul Wolfowitz

Original Name : Dennis Boutsikaris

Gender : Male

Character Name : Colin Powell

Original Name : Jeffrey Wright

Gender : Male

Character Name : Condoleezza Rice

Original Name : Thandiwe Newton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Donald Rumsfeld

Original Name : Scott Glenn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dick Cheney

Original Name : Richard Dreyfuss

Gender : Male

Character Name : George Tenet

Original Name : Bruce McGill

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fraternity Enforcer

Original Name : Wes Chatham

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fraternity President

Original Name : Jesse Bradford

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fraternity Pledge #1

Original Name : Sean Stone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fraternity Pledge #2

Original Name : Ben Mayer

Gender : Male

Character Name : George H.W. Bush

Original Name : James Cromwell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Oil Worker

Original Name : Juan Gabriel Pareja

Gender : Male

Character Name : Oil Rig Driller

Original Name : Shea Lewis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Oil Rig Foreman

Original Name : Randal Reeder

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fran

Original Name : Marley Shelton

Gender : Female

Character Name : 1971 Houston Oilman #1

Original Name : Litt Martin

Gender : Male

Character Name : 1971 Houston Oilman #2

Original Name : James Ron Parker

Gender : Male

Character Name : General Tommy Franks

Original Name : Michael Gaston

Gender : Male

Character Name : Marvin Bush

Original Name : Keenan Harrison Brand

Gender : Male

Character Name : Barbara Bush

Original Name : Ellen Burstyn

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jeb Bush

Original Name : Jason Ritter

Gender : Male

Character Name : Skeeter

Original Name : Bryan Massey

Gender : Male

Character Name : Don Evans

Original Name : Noah Wyle

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jim Sale

Original Name : Bill Jenkins

Gender : Male

Character Name : Joe O'Neill

Original Name : Brent Sexton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Corn Dog

Original Name : Jonathan Breck

Gender : Male

Character Name : Suzie Evans

Original Name : Jennifer Sipes

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jan O'Neill

Original Name : Jonna Juul-Hansen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Laura Bush

Original Name : Elizabeth Banks

Gender : Female

Character Name : Kent Hance

Original Name : Paul Rae

Gender : Male

Character Name : Texas Debate Moderator

Original Name : David Born

Gender : Male

Character Name : Speechwriter #2

Original Name : John Buffalo Mailer

Gender : Male

Character Name : NSC Official

Original Name : James Martin Kelly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ari Fleischer

Original Name : Rob Corddry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Resort Waiter

Original Name : William Lanier

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rev. Earle Hudd

Original Name : Stacy Keach

Gender : Male

Character Name : Evangelical Minister

Original Name : Gregory Alan Williams

Gender : Male

Character Name : 1988 Campaign Aide #1

Original Name : Jon Michael Davis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Texas Reporter #1

Original Name : Andrew Sensenig

Gender : Male

Character Name : Texas Reporter #2

Original Name : Gabriela Ostos

Gender : Female

Character Name : Texas Reporter #3

Original Name : Lisa Fairchild

Gender : Male

Character Name : Texas Reporter #4

Original Name : Paul T. Taylor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Park Bench Voter #1

Original Name : Halley Rachal

Gender : Male

Character Name : Park Bench Voter #2

Original Name : Dottie McWhiney

Gender : Male

Character Name : CIA Official

Original Name : Ronan Summers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cheney's Lawyer

Original Name : John Neisler

Gender : Male

Character Name : Prime Minister Tony Blair

Original Name : Ioan Gruffudd

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pres. Jacques Chirac (voice)

Original Name : Charles Fathy

Gender : Male

Character Name : TV Commentator #1

Original Name : Jim Garrity

Gender : Male

Character Name : TV Commentator #2

Original Name : Anne Pressly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Paul Bremer

Original Name : Randall Newsome

Gender : Male

Character Name : Legless Soldier

Original Name : Jewel Williams

Gender : Male

Character Name : Burned Soldier

Original Name : Oscar Contreras

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dr. David Kay

Original Name : Tom Kemp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Miss China

Original Name : Teresa Cheung

Gender : Female

Character Name : White House Reporter

Original Name : Brad Sham

Gender : Male

Reviews

GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-14

Eeeehhhhh! I still don't know how to feel about this, and it's been a decade since I first watched it. And then there is the bias that will certainly seep through. I really hate the DNC in 2018...but in the '00's and still today, well, W. was to me what Nixon was to Hunter S. Thompson. There is literally no president I like less than W. So excuse the bias that may pop up here, I try to keep politics out of these in this insanely political age. So, on one hand (and I have been ripping into Stone lately) this is a SOLID Oliver Stone film. Unlike Snowden and World Trade Center, it actually has what you expect from an Oliver Stone film. And I can't not like that. Agree with Stone's politics or not...you go to see an Oliver Stone film because he can leave his mark on it...and this has that mark. So you can sit down and watch it and have that clear "I'm watching an Oliver Stone movie" feeling, and that is always enjoyable when you can do that. But then, it's been a decade since its release and that kind of mutes it. When it came out in 2008, W was still in office and just going to see it made you proud to be an American. Hardly any other country would allow someone to release a film critical of the CURRENT leader while he was still in office. It gave you a great "this is what makes America great" feeling, "this is what puts us above the rest of the world. Thank you Oliver Stone." But, it's been a decade, so you don't get that feeling from watching it now. You don't feel compelled to buy your ticket, and then go back and see it again to celebrate the 1st Amendment. And because of that, a decade later, it kind of makes you feel that it should have been released now instead of then. A decade later you remember the people that were celebrating in the streets when he was finally out. You remember that sense of relief that NOT Bush was in office. You remember the Obama victory...you remember the St. Paul horror, and the sense that the DNC could have run a rotting corpse and won. And then, after you remember all of that, you get the feeling that it would have made a better ending if Stone just waited a year to make the film. But despite all of that, it was a fair film. It was balanced (unlike this review) and that's probably because of what my late father used to say, he hated W. as a president, but felt he'd like him as a person. Which, unfortunately, is an attitude you're regrettably not allowed to have today. But that doesn't change the fact that you still feel like you are watching an Oliver Stone movie. It doesn't change the feeling of pride you got by going to see W. in the theaters when it was released. It doesn't change the fact that it is still a good movie...even if it's a better movie for the people that are old enough to remember it.

tmdb51616167

@tmdb51616167

2024-09-03

"W." is a film that delves into the presidency of George W. Bush, showcasing the historical significance of every individual who holds the highest office in the United States. The movie suggests that every president deserves a biography that captures their time in office, regardless of their successes or failures. Josh Brolin delivers a standout performance as George W. Bush, despite initial skepticism about his casting in the role. He effectively embodies the essence of Bush, portraying him as a somewhat goofy and party-loving figure who may not have taken his political responsibilities seriously at first. The film sheds light on Bush's journey to the presidency, depicting his struggles and personal growth leading up to the events before 9/11. It offers a captivating insight into Bush's term in office, particularly his decisions regarding going to war during his first term. Overall, "W." is a film that exceeds expectations and is worth watching for its portrayal of a complex political figure.