W.E.

W.E.

Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire.

R 2011 · 119 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Madonna · Written by Madonna

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Abbie Cornish Wally Winthrop
Andrea Riseborough Wallis Simpson
James D'Arcy Edward
Oscar Isaac Evgeni
Richard Coyle William Winthrop
David Harbour Ernest
James Fox King George V
Judy Parfitt Queen Mary
Haluk Bilginer Al Fayed
Geoffrey Palmer Stanley Baldwin
Natalie Dormer Elizabeth
Laurence Fox Bertie

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