Hillbilly (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2018, Hillbilly is a documentary film directed by Ashley York, running about 87 minutes. “Think globally. Act hillbilly.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A documentary that examines the cultural stereotype of the people of Appalachia and how that has affected America's relationship with its rural communities.

Who’s in it. Hillbilly stars Billy Redden as Self, Silas House as Self, bell hooks as Self and Frank X Walker as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hillbilly 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 Hillbilly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hillbilly tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hillbilly (2018)?
In US, Hillbilly 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 Hillbilly worth watching?
Hillbilly holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hillbilly?
Hillbilly stars Billy Redden, Silas House, bell hooks, Frank X Walker and Crystal Good.
When was Hillbilly released?
Hillbilly was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.