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When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

2010TV Movie⏱️ 1h 32mPG
BiographyDrama
⭐ 6.6
IMDB Rating
1,396 votes

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.

Director
John Kent Harrison
Writers
William Borchert, Camille Thomasson
Stars
Winona Ryder, Barry Pepper, John Bourgeois
Release Date
April 25, 2010
Language
English
Country
Canada, United States
πŸ† 1
Wins
🎯 9
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 15
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 5.1K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder
as Lois Wilson
Barry Pepper
Barry Pepper
as Bill Wilson
John Bourgeois
John Bourgeois
as Dr. Clark Burnham
Rosemary Dunsmore
Rosemary Dunsmore
as Matilda Burnham
Paul Popowich
Paul Popowich
as Rogers Burnham
Adam Greydon Reid
Adam Greydon Reid
as Ebby Thatcher
Ellen Dubin
Ellen Dubin
as Dora
Sarah Manninen
Sarah Manninen
as Elise Shaw
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Sarah Dodd
as Sue
Lynne Griffin
Lynne Griffin
as Annie Smith

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Cinespace Film Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production
CBS, Entertainment One, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

🏷️ Keywords

alcoholics anonymousalcoholismmarriage1910s1920s

🎯 Categories

Psychological DramaBiographyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

Yes Yes! YES
by LarkW β€’ 2011-11-17
10/10

"While acknowledging that Bill Wilson was not perfect (um ... who is?), his contribution to alcoholic mankind was out of this world. I am speaking from someone who appreciates the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is quite fascinating. I've been to Dr. Bob and Anne's house in Akron, Ohio; A.A. World Services in New York several times; and Lois and Bill's Bedford Hills home - Stepping Stones. I enjoyed seeing the Bible where Bill wrote his pledges ~ at one of these places (been awhile; can't recall where.) The movie touched my heart. I appreciated the brilliance in its c..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Before end credits: "Hearts understand in ways minds cannot." - Lois Wilson

πŸ“– Synopsis

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.