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A Prairie Home Companion

2006Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic757.4Rotten Tomatoes81%59%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Radio like you've never seen it before.

A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Ensemble
  • Musical Storytelling
  • Sentimental Radio Drama
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Folksy Charm
  • Quirky Characters
  • Bittersweet Humor
  • Gentle & Heartfelt

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Robert Altman
Written by
Garrison Keillor, Ken LaZebnik
Produced by
Robert Altman, Wren Arthur, David Levy
Music by
Dan Korintus, Goro Koyama, Drew Kunin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 2006 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
June 1, 2006
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Norwegian
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Murder Ballad, Nice Guy, Remake Cameo +9

  • Murder Ballad
  • Nice Guy
  • Remake Cameo
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Straw Critic
  • The Show Must Go On
  • Dead Air
  • Failure Is the Only Option
  • Cloud Cuckoo Lander
  • Crosses the Line Twice
  • Pun
  • While Rome Burns

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Prairie Home Companion?"

Questions about A Prairie Home Companion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Prairie Home Companion?

The RokuKanopyPlexTubi TV

In the United States, A Prairie Home Companion is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is A Prairie Home Companion worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is A Prairie Home Companion okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Prairie Home Companion make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is A Prairie Home Companion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does A Prairie Home Companion use?

Murder BalladNice GuyRemake CameoMood WhiplashStraw CriticThe Show Must Go OnDead AirFailure Is the Only OptionCloud Cuckoo LanderCrosses the Line TwicePunWhile Rome Burnsand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Murder Ballad, Nice Guy, and Remake Cameo.