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Billy Wilder Speaks

6.720061h 12mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

In 1988, German filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff sat down with legendary director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) at his office in Beverly Hills, California, and turned on his camera for a series of filmed interviews. (A recut of the 1992 TV miniseries Billy, How Did You Do It?)

DirectorsVolker Schlöndorff·Gisela Grischow
ProducersEberhard Junkersdorf·Tom Brown

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Volker Schlöndorff

BWBilly Wilder
Billy Wilder
Self - Filmmaker
VSVolker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff
Self - Filmmaker / Interviewer
HKHellmuth Karasek
Hellmuth Karasek
Self - Writer / Interviewer

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Billy Wilder Speaks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Billy Wilder Speaks?

Billy Wilder Speaks is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Billy Wilder Speaks on Netflix?

No, Billy Wilder Speaks is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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Billy Wilder Speaks is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.