A Prairie Home Companion
“Radio like you've never seen it before.”
Synopsis
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
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A Prairie Home Companion (2006) Official Trailer - Meryl Streep, Lindsay Lohan Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-17
Top Cast
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Meryl Streep
Yolanda Johnson
Lily Tomlin
Rhonda Johnson
Lindsay Lohan
Lola Johnson
Garrison Keillor
GK
Woody Harrelson
Dusty
John C. Reilly
Lefty
Virginia Madsen
Dangerous Woman
Kevin Kline
Guy Noir
Tommy Lee Jones
Axeman
L.Q. Jones
Chuck Akers
Maya Rudolph
Molly
Marylouise Burke
Lunch Lady
Tim Russell
Stage Manager
Sue Scott
Makeup Lady
Tom Keith
Sound Effects Man
Jearlyn Steele
Jearlyn Steele
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Linda Williams
Linda Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.6x
+$16M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrison Keillor
- Original Title
- A Prairie Home Companion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26M
- Production Studios
- Sandcastle 5, Prairie Home Productions, GreeneStreet Films, River Road Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Garrison Keillor, Ken LaZebnik
Edward Lachman
Jacob Craycroft
Robert Altman, Joshua Astrachan, Wren Arthur, Lowell Dubrinsky, Tony Judge
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Altman
Director
Garrison Keillor
Screenplay
Robert Altman
Producer
Joshua Astrachan
Producer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Jacob Craycroft
Editor
Wren Arthur
Producer
Lowell Dubrinsky
Producer
Tony Judge
Producer
David Levy
Producer
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
Dina Goldman-Kunin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Prairie Home Companion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Prairie Home Companion about?
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Who directed A Prairie Home Companion?
A Prairie Home Companion was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in A Prairie Home Companion?
The principal cast of A Prairie Home Companion includes Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Garrison Keillor, Woody Harrelson.
When was A Prairie Home Companion released and how long is it?
A Prairie Home Companion was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Prairie Home Companion?
A Prairie Home Companion had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $26M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Prairie Home Companion?
A Prairie Home Companion holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).