Inspired by a true story three generations in the making.
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.
Hillbilly Elegy (2020) is a drama film directed by Ron Howard, released on November 9, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso and Haley Bennett. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,049 ratings.
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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
Owen Asztalos
as Young J.D. Vance
Jesse C. Boyd
as Matt
Stephen Kunken
as Phillip Roseman
Keong Sim
as Ken
Morgan Gao
as Travis
Ethan Suess
as Chris
Directed by Ron Howard, written by JD Vance and Vanessa Taylor, produced by Karen Lunder, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,049 ratings.
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com This film is based on a memoir of the same title written by J.D. Vance, the man who gives name to the main character or, in better words, the character whose point of view is what the movie describes. As I always do, my preparation for any film means I don't watch trailers nor try to know too much about the story. I…
Reviewed on November 18, 2020
Interesting and hearty story, which helps <em>'Hillbilly Elegy'</em> overcome the fact it probably isn't that great a film as a whole. I enjoyed watching the cast. Gabriel Basso gives a good performance in the role of J. D. Vance, though is outshone by Owen Asztalos; who plays the younger version of Vance. Elsewhere, star names Amy Adams and Glenn Close support strongly. Freida Pinto is even involved, albeit in a…
Reviewed on December 30, 2020
This is another entry in the wrenching genre of Oprah book club family dysfunction fare. The dysfunction extends through two generations here, plenty of material to mine for lousy parenting and distressing reality show-worthy bad behavior. It is well done I suppose, as you would expect from Ron Howard, but I confess I have a low threshold for this genre and had to force myself to finish it. One bright light was…
Reviewed on July 23, 2021
"You don't know shit" is a hilarious quote by the grandmother to a young JD Vance. I had to laugh throughout the film at her portrayal, she seemed like a wild character with wilder makeup and costuming. But then I was humbled when I saw the true images of JD Vance's family at the end -- they absolutely nailed her visually. Not necessarily the 'best' watch but definitely a fun one, and with Vance as a VP I feel like…
Reviewed on July 26, 2024
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The main cast of Hillbilly Elegy (2020) includes Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett and Freida Pinto. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Hillbilly Elegy was released on November 9, 2020 and runs for 1h 57m.
Hillbilly Elegy (2020) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,049 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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