Hillbilly Elegy (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, Hillbilly Elegy is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Howard, running about 117 minutes. “Inspired by a true story three generations in the making.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Hillbilly Elegy stars Amy Adams as Beverly "Bev" Vance, Glenn Close as Bonnie "Mamaw" Vance, Gabriel Basso as J.D. Vance and Haley Bennett as Lindsay Vance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hillbilly Elegy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hillbilly Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hillbilly Elegy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hillbilly Elegy (2020)?
- In US, Hillbilly Elegy is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hillbilly Elegy worth watching?
- Hillbilly Elegy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hillbilly Elegy?
- Hillbilly Elegy stars Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett and Freida Pinto.
- When was Hillbilly Elegy released?
- Hillbilly Elegy was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.