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Rated PG-13 for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images.

PG-13 In Theaters 10/17/2008 , 129min.
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Plot & Details

Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in this Oliver Stone biopic that traces the head of state's rise to power from a privileged alcoholic to a born-again Christian whose belief in religious destiny helped move him to the top ranks of political power. Co-written by Stanley G. Weiser, Bush is produced by fellow Stone collaborators Moritz Borman and Jon Kilik, with Elizabeth Banks co-starring as the first lady, James Cromwell as the elder President Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush and Richard Dreyfuss as Vice President Dick Cheney.
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Run Time: 129min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 10/17/2008
  • DVD Release Date: 02/10/2009
  • Distributor(s): Lionsgate
  • Director(s): Oliver Stone
  • Starring: Josh Brolin , Elizabeth Banks , James Cromwell , Ellen Burstyn , Thandie Newton
  • Themes: Rise To Power,Fathers and Sons,Heads of State
  • Tone: Compassionate,Cynical,Satirical,Wry
  • Keywords: President
  • Country of Origin: USA (10-17-2008)
  • Language: English
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