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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a 2008 biographical documentary directed by Alex Gibney. It runs 2 hours and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
worldwide gross
$1.5M
Metascore
73
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Alex Gibney
Genres
Biography , Music , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Magnolia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson About?

The premise of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson without spoilers.

This documentary explores the remarkable life of journalist Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, the creator of "gonzo" reporting. Through archival footage and interviews, director Alex Gibney chronicles Thompson's career, from his experiences with the Hells Angels to his coverage of presidential campaigns. Johnny Depp provides narration, guiding viewers through the eccentric and often chaotic world of this iconic and influential figure who fearlessly challenged conventions and redefined journalism.

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Crew

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

Directed by Alex Gibney.

From the director

More from Alex Gibney

More films directed by Alex Gibney, best-rated first: Totally Under Control, Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, Crazy, Not Insane and Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.

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Ratings

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

Critics gave Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

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

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $239,858 (16%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.5M

US & Canada
$1.3M
International
$239.9K
US & Canada 84% Rest of the world 16%
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Trailers & Videos

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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson released?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was released on July 4, 2008.

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

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson was directed by Alex Gibney.

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How much did Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson make at the box office?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $239,858 international).

How is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson rated?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson have a post-credit scene?

No. Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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