Totally Bill Hicks

Totally Bill Hicks

Directed by Rupert Edwards

Produced by Tiger Aspect

1998116 min7.8 / 10

A hybrid documentary-performance piece that captures Bill Hicks' incisive, provocative comedy alongside intimate reflections on his life and legacy.

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.

Questions people ask

  • Is Totally Bill Hicks violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Totally Bill Hicks sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Totally Bill Hicks scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Totally Bill Hicks end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Totally Bill Hicks easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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91/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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