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W.E.

W.E.

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

20116.31h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Madonna
Written by Madonna, Alek Keshishian
Produced by Madonna, Kris Thykier
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Wally Winthrop

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

Wallis Simpson

James D'Arcy

James D'Arcy

Edward

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Evgeni

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

William Winthrop

David Harbour

David Harbour

Ernest

James Fox

James Fox

King George V

Judy Parfitt

Judy Parfitt

Queen Mary

Haluk Bilginer

Haluk Bilginer

Al Fayed

Geoffrey Palmer

Geoffrey Palmer

Stanley Baldwin

Themes & Keywords

auctionbeatingbathtubclotheswoman director

About W.E.

W.E. is a drama, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of auction, beating, bathtub, clothes, woman director. Directed by Madonna, it stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy. 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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