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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010): Ratings & Box Office

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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is a 2010 documentary directed by Yony Leyser. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $46,380 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$46.4K
Metascore
63
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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Yony Leyser
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is William S. Burroughs: A Man Within About?

The premise of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within without spoilers.

This documentary offers a revealing look into the life and lasting impact of William S. Burroughs, narrated by Peter Weller. Through unseen footage and interviews with figures such as John Waters, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, and David Cronenberg, the film explores the writer's often-turbulent existence and his groundbreaking creative legacy. Known for challenging social conventions, Burroughs’ unique style and influential works, including the celebrated novel *Naked Lunch*, continue to resonate with readers and artists alike.

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Crew

The Director of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Directed by Yony Leyser.

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Ratings

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave William S. Burroughs: A Man Within 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Box office

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within Box Office

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within grossed $46,380 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$46.4K

US & Canada
$46.4K

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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, each answered in a sentence.

How long is William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was William S. Burroughs: A Man Within released?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within was released on November 17, 2010.

Who directed William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within was directed by Yony Leyser.

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How much did William S. Burroughs: A Man Within make at the box office?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within grossed $46,380 worldwide.

How is William S. Burroughs: A Man Within rated?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does William S. Burroughs: A Man Within have a post-credit scene?

No. William S. Burroughs: A Man Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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