When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Seen it?2010 | 96 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews 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
- Best for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Kent Harrison
- Winona RyderLois Wilson
- Barry PepperBill Wilson
- John BourgeoisDr. Clark Burnham
- Rosemary DunsmoreMatilda Burnham
- Paul PopowichRogers Burnham
- Adam Greydon ReidEbby Thatcher
- Ellen DubinDora
- Sarah ManninenElise Shaw
- Kristi AngusAnne Bingham
- Sarah DoddSue