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Great Balls of Fire!

1989Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

DramaHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes65%53%

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The true story of a legend.

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

Feels like

  • Rock 'n' Roll Biopic
  • Jerry Lee Lewis
  • 1950s Music Scene
  • Controversial Figure
  • Musical Performance
  • Historical Drama
  • Showbiz Excess
  • Early Rock Music

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jim McBride
Written by
Myra Lewis Williams, Jim McBride, Murray Silver Jr.
Produced by
Adam Fields
Music by
Joe Mulherin

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Facts

June 30, 1989 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
June 30, 1989
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$14 million

Tropes

Girls Love Stuffed Animals, My Girl Is Not a Slut, Running Gag +9

  • Girls Love Stuffed Animals
  • My Girl Is Not a Slut
  • Running Gag
  • Dumb Struck
  • Nothing but Hits
  • Daddy's Girl
  • The Rival
  • How the Mighty Have Fallen
  • Papa Wolf
  • Loony Fan
  • Sad-Times Montage
  • Kissing Cousins

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?"

Questions about Great Balls of Fire!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%).

Is Great Balls of Fire! okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Great Balls of Fire! good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Great Balls of Fire! a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What tropes does Great Balls of Fire! use?

Girls Love Stuffed AnimalsMy Girl Is Not a SlutRunning GagDumb StruckNothing but HitsDaddy's GirlThe RivalHow the Mighty Have FallenPapa WolfLoony FanSad-Times MontageKissing Cousinsand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Girls Love Stuffed Animals, My Girl Is Not a Slut, and Running Gag.