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  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Legion M
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Legion M
  • 1 h 36 m
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill

Summary William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is an intimate exploration of the life and career of William Shatner. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to his diverse accomplishments of a 70+ year career across film, television, and the arts, the documentary captures the essence of Shatner's journey and his ext...

Directed By: Alexandre O. Philippe

Written By: Alexandre O. Philippe

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Legion M
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Legion M
  • 1 h 36 m

William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Summary William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is an intimate exploration of the life and career of William Shatner. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to his diverse accomplishments of a 70+ year career across film, television, and the arts, the documentary captures the essence of Shatner's journey and his ext...

Directed By: Alexandre O. Philippe

Written By: Alexandre O. Philippe

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Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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73% Positive
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100
Mar 22, 2024
If you thought you didn’t like William Shatner, see this movie to have your mind changed. And if you already like him, get ready to love the guy.
By G. Allen Johnson FULL REVIEW
83
Mar 17, 2023
There’s a candor and a rawness here that’s inherently compelling.
By Christian Blauvelt FULL REVIEW
83
Mar 17, 2023
While fans might wish for a more traditional “follow me around” documentary that dives deep into all things Captain Kirk, this softer, more contemplative side is just as profound as the legacy he will leave behind.
By Emily Bernard FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 22, 2024
At the ripe age of ninety, Shatner remains as alive as ever—his eyes wild with curiosity and humor, his honeyed voice barely worn down by years of voiceover and soliloquy. But he remains deeply aware of his own numbered days, which makes “You Can Call Me Bill” feel like something of a self-administered cinematic eulogy.
By Clint Worthington FULL REVIEW
70
Mar 17, 2023
The documentary captures how Shatner, as he began to make a career out of performing his public legend, merged his very identity with that of the hambone thespian inside him.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 21, 2024
"You Can Call Me Bill" is fundamentally a case of an actor presenting himself as he wants to be seen.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 17, 2023
You Can Call Me Bill isn’t a travesty; hearing Shatner discuss his life is always fascinating. But instead, the film’s a missed opportunity to unpack one of the more enigmatic figures in our public consciousness.
By Christian Gallichio FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Legion M, CCG Guardian Entertainment, Exhibit A Pictures
Release Date Mar 22, 2024
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG-13
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Awards

SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Jameson CineFest - Miskolc International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Calgary International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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