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I Saw the Light

2016Movie2 h 3 minR

DramaMusic
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic475.1Rotten Tomatoes19%38%

A moving, melancholic music movie about history and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The story of Hank Williams

Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.

Feels like

  • Country Music Bio
  • Troubled Genius
  • Alcoholism & Infidelity
  • Historical Drama
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Complex Relationships
  • American Music History
  • Showbiz Downfall

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Marc Abraham
Written by
Marc Abraham
Produced by
Brett Ratner, Aaron L. Gilbert, Marc Abraham
Music by
Aaron Zigman

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Facts

February 5, 2016 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
February 5, 2016
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, The Film of the Book, Tagline +2

  • The Alcoholic
  • The Film of the Book
  • Tagline
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Titled After the Song

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream I Saw the Light?"

Questions about I Saw the Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Saw the Light?

In the United States, you can rent or buy I Saw the Light from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 32 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is I Saw the Light worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is I Saw the Light good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Will I feel good after watching I Saw the Light?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was I Saw the Light a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.