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William Stanley Merwin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
5Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Stanley Merwin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of William Stanley Merwin's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Stanley Merwin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Stanley Merwin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Stanley Merwin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree (2016) movie poster
★10.0

W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree: A documentary on the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin.

W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree

2016•Documentary
★10.0
Language Matters with Bob Holman (2015) movie poster
★10.0

Language Matters with Bob Holman: There are over 6,000 languages in the world. We lose one every two weeks. Hundreds will be lost within the next generati

Language Matters with Bob Holman

2015•History
★7.0
Even Though the Whole World Is Burning (2014) movie poster
★7.0

Even Though the Whole World Is Burning: A documentary on the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin.

Even Though the Whole World Is Burning

2014•Documentary
★6.3
The Buddha (2010) movie poster
★6.3

The Buddha: This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Bu

The Buddha

2010•Documentary
★0.0
Chicago 1968 (1995) movie poster
★0.0

Chicago 1968: American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Hubert Humphrey won

Chicago 1968

1995•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Stanley Merwin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Language Matters with Bob Holman Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Even Though the Whole World Is Burning Self Hit Similar →
2010 The Buddha Self - Poet Average Similar →
1995 Chicago 1968 Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →

William Stanley Merwin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Stanley Merwin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Stanley Merwin is "W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William Stanley Merwin acted in?

William Stanley Merwin has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Stanley Merwin?

Other notable films include "Language Matters with Bob Holman", "Even Though the Whole World Is Burning", and "The Buddha".