My Name Is Bill W._
Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.
Starring
James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
My Name Is Bill W. was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grip...
My Name Is Bill W. is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (17)
James Woods
Bill Wilson
JoBeth Williams
Lois Wilson
James Garner
Dr. Robert Smith
Gary Sinise
Ebby
George Coe
Robert Harper
Ray Reinhardt
Fritz Weaver
RW
Rick Warner
Joe Inscoe
RV
Rich Valliere
Mark Joy
WA
William Aylward
WD
Wally Doyle
NA
Norman Aronovic
Bruce Ed Morrow
CS
Catherine Shaffner
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What is My Name Is Bill W. about?
Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.
How long is My Name Is Bill W.?
My Name Is Bill W. has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in My Name Is Bill W.?
The cast of My Name Is Bill W. includes James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise, George Coe.
What is the rating of My Name Is Bill W.?
My Name Is Bill W. has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie