# W. (2008)

> Oliver Stone’s politically charged biographical drama portrays George W. Bush’s rise from aimless youth to divisive American president.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5595

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Oliver Stone
- Cast: Josh Brolin, Colin Hanks, Toby Jones, Dennis Boutsikaris, Jeffrey Wright, Thandiwe Newton, Scott Glenn, Richard Dreyfuss
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1175491/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: politically charged, witty, sympathetic, political history viewing, biopic marathon

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