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Honkytonk Man

1982Movie2 h 3 minPG

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The boy is on his way to becoming a man. The man is on his way to becoming a legend.

During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.

Feels like

  • Depression-Era Drama
  • Country Music
  • Road Trip
  • Family Bonds
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Melancholy
  • Nostalgic
  • Music-Centric
  • American South

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Clancy Carlile
Produced by
Clint Eastwood
Music by
Steve Dorff

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Facts

December 15, 1982 · 2 h 3 min · PG

Released
December 15, 1982
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Honkytonk Man?"

Questions about Honkytonk Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Honkytonk Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Honkytonk Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Honkytonk Man worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Honkytonk Man okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Honkytonk Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Honkytonk Man good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.