When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
The epic story of devotion, recovery and hope
2010 · 96 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, TV Movie
Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Directed by John Kent Harrison · Written by Camille Thomasson
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Winona Ryder Lois Wilson -
Barry Pepper Bill Wilson -
John Bourgeois Dr. Clark Burnham -
Rosemary Dunsmore Matilda Burnham -
Paul Popowich Rogers Burnham -
Adam Greydon Reid Ebby Thatcher -
Ellen Dubin Dora -
Sarah Manninen Elise Shaw -
Kristi Angus Anne Bingham -
Sarah Dodd Sue -
Lynne Griffin Annie Smith - C Collette Micks Irene
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