My Name Is Bill W.
1989, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 April 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William G. Borchert
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My Name Is Bill W. runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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My Name Is Bill W. isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 1989. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed My Name Is Bill W.?
My Name Is Bill W. (1989) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner.