My Name Is Bill W. (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, My Name Is Bill W. is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.
Who’s in it. My Name Is Bill W. stars James Woods as Bill Wilson, JoBeth Williams as Lois Wilson, James Garner as Dr. Robert Smith and Gary Sinise as Ebby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, My Name Is Bill W. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Name Is Bill W. page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Name Is Bill W. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Name Is Bill W. (1989)?
- In CA, My Name Is Bill W. is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Name Is Bill W. worth watching?
- My Name Is Bill W. holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Name Is Bill W.?
- My Name Is Bill W. stars James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise and George Coe.
- When was My Name Is Bill W. released?
- My Name Is Bill W. was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.