Great Balls of Fire!

The true story of a legend.

19891h 48m6.3(353 votes)

DramaHistoryMusic

Synopsis

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.

Great Balls of Fire! (1989) is a drama, history, and music film directed by Jim McBride. It stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, and John Doe. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 353 votes.

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Director

Jim McBride

Cast

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

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Who stars in Great Balls of Fire!?

Great Balls of Fire! stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe, and Stephen Tobolowsky, and was directed by Jim McBride.

How long is Great Balls of Fire!?

Great Balls of Fire! has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did Great Balls of Fire! come out?

Great Balls of Fire! was released in 1989.

What genre is Great Balls of Fire!?

Great Balls of Fire! is a drama, history, and music film.

Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?

Great Balls of Fire! holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.