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Hillbilly Elegy

R20201h 57mRon Howard
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 24% · Metacritic 38
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"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.

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Child AbuseBased On Novel Or BookHeroinDrug AddictionAmerican DreamOverdoseKentuckyBased On True StoryOhioYale University

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hillbilly Elegy (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in Hillbilly Elegy?

Hillbilly Elegy stars Amy Adams (Bev), Glenn Close (Mamaw), Gabriel Basso (J.D. Vance), Haley Bennett (Lindsay), Freida Pinto (Usha). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is Hillbilly Elegy?

Hillbilly Elegy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated R.

Is Hillbilly Elegy worth watching?

Hillbilly Elegy holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 24. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hillbilly Elegy?

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