W.E. (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, W.E. is a drama and romance film directed by Madonna, running about 119 minutes. “Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. W.E. stars Abbie Cornish as Wally Winthrop, Andrea Riseborough as Wallis Simpson, James D'Arcy as Edward and Richard Coyle as William Winthrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, W.E. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $868.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch W.E. page.
If you liked it. Fans of W.E. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch W.E. (2011)?
- In US, W.E. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is W.E. worth watching?
- W.E. holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in W.E.?
- W.E. stars Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Richard Coyle and David Harbour.
- When was W.E. released?
- W.E. was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.