William

2019·Movie
1h 42min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Technology, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes your past is a mystery.

Two cutting-edge scientists give 'birth' to a Neanderthal—the first to walk the earth for some 35,000 years—in order to attempt to answer these questions. Part 'normal' child, part science experiment, William’s 'parents' struggle with the best way to raise him. As William grows toward adulthood, he is educated in the human experiences of love and intimacy. But his primitive impulses begin to emerge the more he tries to conform to human expectations, leading to tragic consequences for him and his loved ones.
NeanderthalEthical DilemmaSci-Fi DramaScience ExperimentArtificial CreationFamilyForbidden LoveSocial CommentaryIdentity

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about William

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Where can I stream William legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is William worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is William rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is William?

1 h 42 min

William runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on William?

Critics58
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see William much the same way.

What language is William in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch William?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for William in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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