When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

The epic story of devotion, recovery and hope

Directed by John Kent Harrison

Produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Entertainment One

201096 min6.0 / 10

A deeply intimate portrait of a marriage tested by addiction, exploring devotion, sacrifice, and the spiritual foundations of recovery.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

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Love22

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