Breakfast With Hunter (2026)
It chronicles the 25th anniversary of his seminal book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , and the turbulent process of bringing it to the big screen. A highlight of the film is a tense confrontation at Thompson's "Owl Farm" kitchen between the author and director Alex Cox , which ultimately led to Cox's removal from the project. Key Figures and Appearances
The documentary meanders through various episodes of Thompson’s later life, centered on two major threads: Breakfast with Hunter
Reviews for Breakfast with Hunter are largely polarized, often depending on the viewer's existing affinity for "The Good Doctor": “Breakfast With Hunter” Review – jamescampion.com It chronicles the 25th anniversary of his seminal
Long-time illustrator Ralph Steadman , and fellow journalists P.J. O'Rourke and George Plimpton . O'Rourke and George Plimpton
The film features a "who's who" of cultural icons and close associates who orbited Thompson's world, including: Johnny Depp , Benicio del Toro , and John Cusack .
A running narrative follows Thompson as he fights what he considers a "bogus" DUI charge in his hometown of Aspen, Colorado. The film captures his efforts to avoid being placed in the legal system by local police he believed were conspiring against him.