Wheeler
“It all begins with a song.”
Synopsis
The story of an aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas who travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music. By embodying the title character under prosthetic make up, actor Stephen Dorff successfully infiltrates Music City and takes his character on an authentic singer / songwriter journey. With the help of key allies on the ground, "Wheeler" converses with real people in real locations, with every musical number performed live. The line between reality and fiction blurs as Wheeler chases his dream in this touching tribute to old school country legends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wheeler - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-02
Top Cast
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Stephen Dorff
Wheeler
Kris Kristofferson
Himself
Audrey Spillman
Herself
Bobby Tomberlin
Himself
Bart Herbison
Himself
Jim Ed Norman
Himself
Travis Meadows
Himself
Josh Adelstein
Bobby T's Friend
William Todd Austin
Toddzilla
David Bates
Curb Studio Assistant Engineer
Dena Brown
Bobby's Idle Hour Bartender
Sherri Callahan
Hermitage Waitress
Jennie DiDominzio
Music City Bar Bartender
Ron Harman
Bus Tour Guide
Mary Haynes
NSAI Receptionist
Jennifer Lewis
Audrey's Friend
William Minor
The Lodge Caretaker
Erika Wollam Nichols
Bluebird Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Dorff, Ryan Ross
- Original Title
- Wheeler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- wheeler production company, Momentum Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Ross
Stephen Dorff, Ryan Ross
Michael Beaumont
Ryan Ross, Stephen Dorff
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Ross
Director
Stephen Dorff
Writer
Ryan Ross
Writer
Ryan Ross
Producer
Stephen Dorff
Producer
Michael Beaumont
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheeler
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What is Wheeler about?
The story of an aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas who travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music. By embodying the title character under prosthetic make up, actor Stephen Dorff successfully infiltrates Music City and takes his character on an authentic singer / songwriter journey. With the help of key allies on the ground, "Wheeler" converses with real people in real locations, with every musical number performed live. The line between reality and fiction blurs as Wheeler chases his dream in this touching tribute to old school country legends.
Who directed Wheeler?
Wheeler was directed by Ryan Ross.
Who stars in Wheeler?
The principal cast of Wheeler includes Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, Audrey Spillman, Bobby Tomberlin, Bart Herbison.
When was Wheeler released and how long is it?
Wheeler was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wheeler?
Wheeler holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).