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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

6.520101h 28mMovieDocumentary

A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night.

DirectorYony Leyser
WriterYony Leyser
ProducersCarmine Cervi·Ilko Davidov

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yony Leyser

PWPeter Weller
Peter Weller
Self - Narrator
WBWilliam S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self
DCDavid Cronenberg
David Cronenberg
Self
GSGus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Self
IPIggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Self
JBJello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Self
JWJohn Waters
John Waters
Self
LALaurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson
Self
PSPatti Smith
Patti Smith
Self
GPGenesis P-Orridge
Genesis P-Orridge
Self
AWAndy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
AGAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)

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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is William S. Burroughs: A Man Within on Netflix?

No, William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

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