W.E.(2011)
Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire.
W.E. Synopsis
In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.
W.E. (2011) is a drama and romance film directed by Madonna, released on September 1, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy and Oscar Isaac. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 314 ratings.
- Director:
- Madonna
- Writers:
- Madonna, Alek Keshishian
- Producers:
- Kris Thykier, Madonna
- Cinematographer:
- Hagen Bogdanski
- Composer:
- Abel Korzeniowski
- Production:
- Semtex Films, IM Global
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,042,203
- Status:
- Released
W.E. (2011) Trailer
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W.E. Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for W.E..
W.E. - Official Trailer - Directed by Madonna
Trailer
MADONNA'S W.E. - Wallis & Edward - Film Clip
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W.E. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abbie Cornish
as Wally Winthrop
Andrea Riseborough
as Wallis Simpson
James D'Arcy
as Edward
Oscar Isaac
as Evgeni
Richard Coyle
as William Winthrop
David Harbour
as Ernest
James Fox
as King George V
Judy Parfitt
as Queen Mary
Haluk Bilginer
as Al Fayed
Geoffrey Palmer
as Stanley Baldwin
Natalie Dormer
as Elizabeth
Laurence Fox
as Bertie
Key crew
Directed by Madonna, written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian, produced by Kris Thykier and Madonna.
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W.E. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 314 ratings.
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W.E. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch W.E. online?
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W.E. (2011) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in W.E.?
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The main cast of W.E. (2011) includes Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Oscar Isaac and Richard Coyle. The film was directed by Madonna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was W.E. released?
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W.E. was released on September 1, 2011 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is W.E. worth watching?
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W.E. (2011) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 314 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for W.E.?
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Yes. The official W.E. trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.