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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

2008Movie2 h 0 minR

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic738.1Rotten Tomatoes85%83%

An eccentric, thrilling documentary movie about a real life story and society, with standout dialogue and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Counter-Culture Icon
  • Journalism History
  • Intellectually Stimulating
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Eccentric Personality Study
  • Political Satire
  • Drug Culture Portrayal
  • Archive Footage Rich
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Alex Gibney
Written by
Alex Gibney
Produced by
Alex Gibney, Alison Ellwood, Jason Kliot
Music by
David Schwartz

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Facts

July 18, 2008 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
July 18, 2008
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

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Where can I stream Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?

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In the United States, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson streams on Dox and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).