George W. Bush (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, George W. Bush is a documentary film directed by Barak Goodman, running about 224 minutes. “Born to a political dynasty. Tested by political reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This two-part, four-hour look at the life and presidency of George W. Bush features interviews with historians, journalists and several members of the president’s inner circle. Part One chronicles Bush’s unorthodox road to the White House. The once wild son of a political dynasty, few expected Bush to ascend to the presidency. Yet 36 days after the November 2000 election, Bush emerged the victor of the most hotly contested race in the nation's history. Little in the new president’s past could have prepared him for the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. Thrust into the role of war president, Bush's response to the deadly terrorist attack would come to define a new era in American foreign policy. Part Two opens with the ensuing war in Iraq and continues through Bush’s second term, as the president confronts the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina and the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Who’s in it. George W. Bush stars George W. Bush as Self, Andy Card as Self, Josh Bolten as Self and David Frum as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, George W. Bush has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch George W. Bush page.

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