W.E.(2011)

Poster of W.E.

Synopsis

The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally Winthrop, a transplanted Southerner trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage. Transfixed by the exquisite artifacts of the Windsors' lives, Wally becomes obsessed with the love story of Wallis Simpson, the chic, charismatic American who captured the heart of King Edward VIII. As she learns more about the sacrifices Wallis made in choosing to be with Edward, Wally finds the courage to follow her own heart and create her own happiness.
The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally Winthrop, a transplanted …
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In Theaters

  • December 9, 2011

MPAA Rating

R (for for some domestic violence, nudity, and language)

Genres

Drama, Biopic, Period, Romance

Run Time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distributors

The Weinstein Company

Box Office

$582,075

Director

Madonna

Director

CAST

Abbie Cornish

Wally Winthrop

Andrea Riseborough

Wallis Simpson

James D'Arcy

Edward

Oscar Isaac

Evengi

Richard Coyle

William Winthrop

David Harbour

Ernest
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