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Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

โ€œInspired by a true story three generations in the making.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,051 votes 1h 57m r Drama

#112 of 234 films from 2020 #2464 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by Vanessa Taylor

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Overview

An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.

Cast

Amy Adamsas Bev
Glenn Closeas Mamaw
Gabriel Bassoas J.D. Vance
Haley Bennettas Lindsay
Freida Pintoas Usha
Bo Hopkinsas Papaw
Owen Asztalosas Young J.D. Vance
Jesse C. Boydas Matt
Stephen Kunkenas Phillip Roseman
Keong Simas Ken
Morgan Gaoas Travis
Ethan Suessas Chris
Jono Mitchellas Kevin
Bill Kellyas Uncle Pet

Facts

Release dateNovember 9, 2020
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt6772802

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Questions

How long is Hillbilly Elegy?
Hillbilly Elegy runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Hillbilly Elegy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,051 votes, which places it #112 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 53%) and #2464 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hillbilly Elegy?
Hillbilly Elegy was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Hillbilly Elegy?
Amy Adams as Bev; Glenn Close as Mamaw; Gabriel Basso as J.D. Vance; Haley Bennett as Lindsay; Freida Pinto as Usha; Bo Hopkins as Papaw.
What is Hillbilly Elegy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hillbilly Elegy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29653.

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