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10 Best Movies Like William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

If you loved William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

#2
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter....

#3
I Am Heath Ledger

I Am Heath Ledger

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera....

#4
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

2003★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned f...

#5
For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock

2016★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam....

#6
Hawking

Hawking

2013★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to William S. Burroughs: A Man Within for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, th...

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