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What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
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Is Ode to Billy Joe worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Ode to Billy Joe rated?
PG
It's rated PG in the United States.
How long is Ode to Billy Joe?
1 h 45 min
Ode to Billy Joe runs 1 h 45 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Ode to Billy Joe?
Critics44
Audiences72
Not quite. Audiences rate Ode to Billy Joe higher (72) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Was Ode to Billy Joe a box office hit?
Budget$1 million
Box office$27 million
Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 24.5 times its budget.
What language is Ode to Billy Joe in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Ode to Billy Joe?
8
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ode to Billy Joe in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.