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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

6.920082h RMovieDocumentary

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,…

DirectorAlex Gibney
WriterAlex Gibney
ProducersGraydon Carter·Alex Gibney

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Cast · Directed by Alex Gibney

HTHunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson
Self (archive footage)
JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Narrator (voice)
SB
Sonny Barger
Self
MAMuhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
WBWarren Beatty
Warren Beatty
Self (archive footage)
GBGeorge W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
EMEdmund Muskie
Edmund Muskie
Self (archive footage)

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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Tubi TV in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson on Netflix?

No, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now.

Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson for free?

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Australia.

Is Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson based on a true story?

Yes — Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).