Wheeler (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2017, Wheeler is a drama and music film directed by Ryan Ross, running about 100 minutes. “It all begins with a song.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Wheeler stars Stephen Dorff as Wheeler, Kris Kristofferson as Himself, Audrey Spillman as Herself and Bobby Tomberlin as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Wheeler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wheeler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wheeler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wheeler (2017)?
- In US, Wheeler is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wheeler worth watching?
- Wheeler holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wheeler?
- Wheeler stars Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, Audrey Spillman, Bobby Tomberlin and Bart Herbison.
- When was Wheeler released?
- Wheeler was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.