William S. Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist, widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature. Burroughs...
84
Total Movies
4
Languages
6.6
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
William S. Burroughs Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Condo Painting
2000
🇺🇸 English
Cain's Film
1969
🇺🇸 English
Une semaine dans la vie de camarades
1976
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Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
1986
🇺🇸 English
Good Will Hunting
1997
🇺🇸 English
The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
2003
🇺🇸 English
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
1994
🇺🇸 English
The Final Academy Documents
1984
🇺🇸 English
Poetry in Motion
1982
🇺🇸 English
Ghost at No. 9
1982
🇺🇸 English
Chelsea Hotel
1981
🇺🇸 English
Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
1979
🇺🇸 English
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | This Is Buzz | N/A | - | Upcoming |
| 2025 | Nova '78 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Queer | ⭐ 6.565 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Take Your Pills | ⭐ 6.51 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | The Wild Boys | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Uncle Howard | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Don't Blink - Robert Frank | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | William S. Burroughs: The Possessed | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Coda I + Coda II | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Coda I | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Coda II | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | For No Good Reason | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | The Beat Hotel | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Fix: The Ministry Movie | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | William S. Burroughs: A Man Within | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Nova Express | ⭐ 2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | FLicKeR | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Ma bande magnétique arrière | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Joy Division | ⭐ 7.634 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press | ⭐ 4.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | The Japanese Sandman | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Pantelia | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Wanderlust | ⭐ 5.857 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow' | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | The Last Words of Dutch Schultz | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Condo Painting | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Making of Drugstore Cowboy | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles | ⭐ 2.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Source | ⭐ 5.393 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | The Book of Life | ⭐ 6.363 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Destroy All Rational Thought | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | ⭐ 8.162 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Ah Pook Is Here. | ⭐ 6.222 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | ⭐ 4.372 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Glitterbug | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Relics: Einstein's Brain | ⭐ 6.85 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | The Junky's Christmas | ⭐ 6.775 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Naked Making Lunch | ⭐ 7.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Naked Lunch | ⭐ 7.009 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees | ⭐ 6.583 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers | ⭐ 7.143 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Thanksgiving Prayer | ⭐ 6.143 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | The Black Rider | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | ⭐ 5.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Drugstore Cowboy | ⭐ 7.088 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Heavy Petting | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Twister | ⭐ 5.631 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson | ⭐ 8.227 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Ornette: Made in America | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen | ⭐ 7.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | The Final Academy Documents | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Decoder | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Burroughs: The Movie | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | This Song for Jack | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Pirate Tape | ⭐ 6.875 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | The Discipline of D.E. | ⭐ 6.019 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Poetry in Motion | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Taking Tiger Mountain | ⭐ 4.909 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Ghost at No. 9 | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Energy and How to Get It | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Shamans of the Blind Country | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Chelsea Hotel | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds | ⭐ 7.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Thot-Fal'N | ⭐ 5.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Underground and Emigrants | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Une semaine dans la vie de camarades | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Bill and Tony | ⭐ 6.357 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Ice Cream | ⭐ 6.429 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Cain's Film | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Witchcraft Through the Ages | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Chicago | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Poem Posters | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Chappaqua | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | The Cut-Ups | ⭐ 6.643 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1963 | Towers Open Fire | ⭐ 6.462 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1963 | William Buys a Parrot | ⭐ 5.923 | - | Theaters/TBA |
William S. Burroughs Career & Box Office Summary
William S. Burroughs is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 84 movies across 4 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.6/10, William S. Burroughs has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on William S. Burroughs's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.