Bukowski: Born Into This
2003, English. Directed by John Dullaghan.
Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bukowski: Born Into This
Bukowski: Born Into This is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 January 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $311K
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Bukowski: Born Into This: quick answers
Is Bukowski: Born Into This worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Bukowski: Born Into This have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bukowski: Born Into This. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bukowski: Born Into This parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bukowski: Born Into This is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bukowski: Born Into This on?
Bukowski: Born Into This is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bukowski: Born Into This?
If you liked Bukowski: Born Into This, try Come See Me in the Good Light, A Toxic Love Story, Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction.
Who directed Bukowski: Born Into This?
Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) was directed by John Dullaghan and stars Charles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn.