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W.E.

R20111h 59mMadonna
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 68

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"Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire."

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.

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AuctionBeatingBathtubClothesWoman Director

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Frequently asked questions

What is W.E. (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in W.E.?

W.E. stars Abbie Cornish (Wally Winthrop), Andrea Riseborough (Wallis Simpson), James D'Arcy (Edward), Oscar Isaac (Evgeni), Richard Coyle (William Winthrop). The film was directed by Madonna.

How long is W.E.?

W.E. has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is W.E. worth watching?

W.E. holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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