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Seen it?2008 | 129 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All the Way or Seven Days in May, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$30 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 177K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Stone
- Josh BrolinGeorge W. Bush
- Colin HanksSpeechwriter #1
- Toby JonesKarl Rove
- Dennis BoutsikarisPaul Wolfowitz
- Jeffrey WrightColin Powell
- Thandiwe NewtonCondoleezza Rice
- Scott GlennDonald Rumsfeld
- Richard DreyfussDick Cheney
- Bruce McGillGeorge Tenet
- Wes ChathamFraternity Enforcer