Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

"Inspired by a true story three generations in the making."
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Hillbilly Elegy
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StarringAmy AdamsGlenn CloseGabriel Basso
DirectorRon Howard
WriterVanessa Taylor
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R 1 hr 57 minNov 11th, 2020Drama
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Plot
J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso), a former Marine from southern Ohio and current Yale Law student, is on the verge of landing his dream job when a family crisis forces him to return to the home he'™s tried to forget. J.D. must navigate the complex dynamics of his Appalachian family, including his volatile relationship with his mother Bev (Amy Adams), who'™s struggling with addiction. Fueled by memories of his grandmother Mamaw (Glenn Close), the resilient and whip-smart woman who raised him, J.D. comes to embrace his family'™s indelible imprint on his own personal journey.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 11th, 2020
On Digital & Streaming:November 24th, 2020 - Watch Now
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Julie Oh, JD Vance, Diana Pokorny
Production Companies:Imagine Entertainment
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