5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
W. (2008)
W. (2008)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film offers a critical examination of George W. Bush's presidency and the Iraq War, aligning with left-leaning critiques of power and foreign policy despite its nuanced attempt to humanize the subject.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, accurately portraying real-life minority figures within a historical context, rather than implementing explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative offers a critical examination of a traditional white male leader and associated power structures, providing an indirect critique without making explicit DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The film portrays George W. Bush's personal journey to Christianity as a genuine and transformative experience, offering him redemption and a moral framework. While the film critically examines the political application of his faith, it does not portray Christianity itself as inherently problematic, but rather as a significant, often positive, aspect of his character.
Islam is primarily depicted in the context of the 'War on Terror' and the Iraq War, often associated with the 'enemy' or the geopolitical conflict. The film, while critical of US foreign policy, does not offer a nuanced or positive portrayal of Islam, instead presenting it largely through the lens of conflict and the justifications for war.
Oliver Stone's 'W.' is a biographical drama about George W. Bush. The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative scope.
Oliver Stone's biographical film 'W.' chronicles the life and presidency of George W. Bush. The narrative is entirely focused on political and personal events related to its central figure and his administration, and does not include any transsexual characters or explore related themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "W." is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures. All major and minor characters are portrayed with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's established gender being changed.
The film "W." is a biopic about real historical figures. All major characters, including George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Dick Cheney, Condoleezza Rice, and Colin Powell, are portrayed by actors whose race matches the documented race of the historical individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.6
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