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Where to watch Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) tonight

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 140 TMDB members. Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Documentary
Released
July 18, 2008
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 140 votes
Director
Alex Gibney
Starring
Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger, Muhammad Ali
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Dox Amazon Channel (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads).

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How long is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson rated?
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is rated R in the US.
Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Dox Amazon Channel (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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