Hillbilly Elegy
“Inspired by a true story three generations in the making.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-14
Top Cast
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Amy Adams
Bev
Glenn Close
Mamaw
Gabriel Basso
J.D. Vance
Haley Bennett
Lindsay
Freida Pinto
Usha
Bo Hopkins
Papaw
Owen Asztalos
Young J.D. Vance
Jesse C. Boyd
Matt
Stephen Kunken
Phillip Roseman
Keong Sim
Ken
Morgan Gao
Travis
Ethan Suess
Chris
Jono Mitchell
Kevin
Bill Kelly
Uncle Pet
David Dwyer
Uncle Arch
Sarah Hudson
Lori
Ted Huckabee
Jimmy (Bev's Brother)
Nathan Hesse
Bill (Nurse)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 13 DaysNovember 11, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- JD Vance, Vanessa Taylor
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, David Fleming
- Original Title
- Hillbilly Elegy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
JD Vance, Vanessa Taylor
Hans Zimmer, David Fleming
Maryse Alberti
James Wilcox
Karen Lunder, JD Vance, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Julie Oh
Department Leadership Roster
Monique Ganderton
Stunt Coordinator
Sean Thigpen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jessica Chamberlin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christian Wood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ron Howard
Director
Karen Lunder
Producer
Vanessa Taylor
Writer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
James Wilcox
Editor
Molly Hughes
Production Design
David Fleming
Original Music Composer
Virginia B. Johnson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillbilly Elegy
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What is Hillbilly Elegy 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 directed Hillbilly Elegy?
Hillbilly Elegy was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Hillbilly Elegy?
The principal cast of Hillbilly Elegy includes Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto.
When was Hillbilly Elegy released and how long is it?
Hillbilly Elegy was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hillbilly Elegy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hillbilly Elegy was composed by Hans Zimmer, David Fleming.
Is Hillbilly Elegy based on a book or true story?
Hillbilly Elegy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "JD Vance".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hillbilly Elegy?
Hillbilly Elegy holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).