Honkytonk Man
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Honkytonk Man

The boy is on his way to becoming a man. The man is on his way to becoming a legend.

6.4 / 10 1982 2h 3mPG English
DramaMusic

Storyline

During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.

Cast & Crew

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Red Stovall

Lead
Kyle Eastwood

Kyle Eastwood

Whit

John McIntire

John McIntire

Grandpa

Alexa Kenin

Alexa Kenin

Marlena

Verna Bloom

Verna Bloom

Emmy

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Virgil

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Arnspriger

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Snuffy

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Clint Eastwood's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Honkytonk Man is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker