The movie W. is a biographical drama film that was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 2008. The film focuses on the life and presidency of George W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
W. features an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, alongside James Cromwell as George H.W. Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush, Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice, and Jeffrey Wright as Colin Powell. The film depicts Bush's life from his college days at Yale University to his time as Texas governor, his controversial election win in 2000, and the events that led to the Iraq War.
The film shows Bush's personal struggles with his father's legacy and his own substance abuse issues and how he found redemption through his faith. It also portrays his relationship with his wife, Laura Bush, and his advisors, including Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
The central focus of the film is on the decision to invade Iraq, which is shown through tense and dramatic scenes in the White House Situation Room. The movie also explores the aftermath of the invasion and the protests and criticisms it generated both in the United States and around the world.
Overall, W. offers a portrait of a complex and divisive figure in American politics, exploring the personal and political decisions that shaped Bush's presidency and his place in history.