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      My Name Is Bill W.

      TV-PG 1989 1 hr. 36 min. Drama List
      Reviews 76% 250+ Ratings Audience Score This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson (James Woods), a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (James Garner), also struggling with a drinking problem. The two form a support group that becomes the basis for the organization Alcoholics Anonymous. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Nice made for TV movie that stars James Woods as Bill Wilson the found of AA. I did think Woods was a little over acting at the beginning of the movie, but most actors do when they play a "drunk". Anyone that has any interest in AA should watch this movie. It's not preachy and it gives a nice history of Bill W. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member really liked this historical bio-pic Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review justin w I love Bill W. and love the Twelve Steps even more... but this was awful. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Well acted and directed. The subject is very dear to my heart Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member James Woods plays Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Now that's what I call good casting! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member An incredible story of how AA was founded. I've been lucky enough to never have a drinking (or drug) problem but I pray for those who have / do. Never give up hope. Find someone either you care about or who cares about you and take that first step. It's hell but it's not impossible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson (James Woods), a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (James Garner), also struggling with a drinking problem. The two form a support group that becomes the basis for the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.
      Director
      Daniel Petrie
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 1, 2012