Great Balls of Fire!
“The true story of a legend.”
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
Where to watch Great Balls of Fire! in United States
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| United States | Philo | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Great Balls of Fire!
Great Balls of Fire! is a 1989 English-language drama, history and music film directed by Jim McBride. The cast is led by Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
Great Balls of Fire! was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 30, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Writers
- Jim McBride, Jack Baran
- Release date
- June 30, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures
Great Balls of Fire! cast & crew
Great Balls of Fire! was directed by Jim McBride and written by Jim McBride and Jack Baran.
The cast features Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis, Winona Ryder as Myra Gale Brown, John Doe as J.W. Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky as Jud Phillips, Alec Baldwin as Jimmy Swaggart, and Lisa Blount as Lois Brown.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Affonso Beato and it was produced by Mark Victor and Michael Grais.
Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?
Great Balls of Fire! holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 344 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and music, Great Balls of Fire! is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Great Balls of Fire!
Dennis Quaid
Jerry Lee Lewis
Winona Ryder
Myra Gale Brown
John Doe
J.W. Brown
Stephen Tobolowsky
Jud Phillips
Alec Baldwin
Jimmy Swaggart
Lisa Blount
Lois Brown
Trey Wilson
Sam Phillips
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Michael St. Gerard
Elvis
Mojo Nixon
James Van Eaton
Kelli Clevenger
Dancer (uncredited)
Joshua Sheffield
Rusty Brown
Great Balls of Fire! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Great Balls of Fire! in United States?
Great Balls of Fire! is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is Great Balls of Fire! on Philo?
Yes — Great Balls of Fire! is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Great Balls of Fire! in?
Great Balls of Fire! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Great Balls of Fire!?
Great Balls of Fire! runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Great Balls of Fire! rated?
Great Balls of Fire! is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 344 ratings.
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