William

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William

Released Apr 12, 2019

1h 42m

Drama

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Two doctors use ancient DNA to clone a Neanderthal named William, but his distinctive physical features and different way of thinking soon provoke fear and hostility from those who encounter him.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

The question is interesting -- the way [this film] looks at it is not.

Sep 27, 2019

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

The intentions here are noble, but the execution is too obvious and strained to make much of a lasting impact.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 25, 2019

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

In Disney's hands, "William" eschews freak show theatrics for something much weightier.

Apr 12, 2019

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MaryAnn Johanson

Flick Filosopher

Plays with its let's-clone-a-Neanderthal plot like it has no idea of the horrors involved and no appreciation of the ethical questions it raises. (Paging Ian Malcolm!) A tremendous missed opportunity.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 25, 2019

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Lisa Johnson Mandell

AtHomeInHollywood.com

A surprisingly gentle yet provocative sci-fi drama about the evolution of a fish out of water.

Apr 23, 2019

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Nick Rocco Scalia

Film Threat

William quite admirably stands out like a sore thumb - or, more appropriately, like an unusually large, sloping forehead.

Rated: 7.5/10

Apr 12, 2019

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It's about you, it's about me, and anyone "forced into a habitat that is less favorable" (which includes every human being on earth). It's about evolution as it is happening, at the personal level, in our civilization. It's the story of what mankind does to its individuals, and what it means to realize that "this is who I am." The movie cleverly exposes the partial nature of our perception of ourselves and of the group that (we think) we belong to, from the other's point of view - a perception that is as hypocritical as William's father. The movie is enlightening, ingenious.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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" I feel like I have been forced into a less-advantageous habitat by your superior numbers" - This line sums it up for me. Great watch, if you feel out of place with people, you can relate strongly with the movie. I did.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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The subject was a gigantic undertaking - and it didn't quite do what it set out to do. But an interesting premise - and Will Britain did well...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

It's based on a great theme. This movie could've been a masterpiece but it lacks the depth of the story and failure of development. Although the main cast did a superb job, some of the extras were horrible. The cinematography and opening score was pretty good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Callum was great tho

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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This is a very sensitive film about coming of age blended with a contemplative look into where we came from. Underappreciated most likely due to its subtlety setting it apart from most movies made today.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Synopsis

Two doctors use ancient DNA to clone a Neanderthal named William, but his distinctive physical features and different way of thinking soon provoke fear and hostility from those who encounter him.

Director: Tim Disney
Producer: Bill Haney, Jonathan DuBois, Amar Balaggan
Screenwriter: Tim Disney, J.T. Allen
Distributor: Dada Films
Production Co: William Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2020
Runtime: 1h 42m

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