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Songwriter

1984·Movie
1h 34min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes88%43%
IMDb6.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes88%43%

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About

He got mad when they took his money and his business. But when they tried to take his songs... Nobody ever had a better time getting even.

Doc Jenkins may be one of country music's most beloved stars, but his private life is a wreck. He's split up with his longtime partner, Blackie Buck, a country outlaw with a heart of gold. Doc's singer-wife, Honey Carder, has thrown him out of the house. And now he's gotten involved with a sleazy music manager, Rodeo Rocky, who's out to steal his material. Teaming up with Blackie, Doc takes drastic measures to win back his family and reclaim his songs.
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Directed by:
Alan Rudolph, David McGiffert, Carol Davies
Written by:
Bud Shrake
Produced by:
Sydney Pollack, Lynn Stalmaster, Vicki Huff
Composed by:
Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Dody Dorn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Songwriter

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Where can I stream Songwriter legally?

PrimeTubi TV

Songwriter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Songwriter worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Songwriter rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Songwriter?

1 h 34 min

Songwriter runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Songwriter?

Critics82
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Songwriter higher (82) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Songwriter a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$865,915

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $865,915 worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is Songwriter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Songwriter?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Songwriter in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.