W.
“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.
Where to watch W. in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open W. there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is W. streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About W.
W. is a 2008 English-language drama and history film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Josh Brolin, Colin Hanks, Toby Jones. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex.
W. was produced by Ixtlan Productions and Moritz Borman Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 17, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Stanley Weiser
- Release date
- October 17, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Ixtlan Productions, Moritz Borman Productions
W. cast & crew
W. was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Stanley Weiser.
The cast features Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, Colin Hanks as Speechwriter #1, Toby Jones as Karl Rove, Dennis Boutsikaris as Paul Wolfowitz, Jeffrey Wright as Colin Powell, and Thandiwe Newton as Condoleezza Rice.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Cantelon, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by Paul Hanson and Matthew Street.
Is W. worth watching?
W. holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 695 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, W. is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch W.
In United States, you can stream W. on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of W.
Josh Brolin
George W. Bush
Colin Hanks
Speechwriter #1
Toby Jones
Karl Rove
Dennis Boutsikaris
Paul Wolfowitz
Jeffrey Wright
Colin Powell
Thandiwe Newton
Condoleezza Rice
Scott Glenn
Donald Rumsfeld
Richard Dreyfuss
Dick Cheney
Bruce McGill
George Tenet
Wes Chatham
Fraternity Enforcer
Jesse Bradford
Fraternity President
Sean Stone
Fraternity Pledge #1
W. — FAQs
▸Where can I watch W. in United States?
W. is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is W. on Kanopy?
Yes — W. is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is W. in?
W. is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is W.?
W. runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is W. rated?
W. is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 695 ratings.
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