Great Balls of Fire!
Directed by Jim McBrideWhere to Watch Great Balls of Fire!
- Eric BakkeJanuary 26, 2025It's quite different from the typical music biographical films. I was in awe of every bizarre decision Jerry Lee Lewis makes and couldn't help but admire his over-the-top bravado. With standout performances from Quaid, Ryder, and Baldwin, this underrated and funny biopic deserves more recognition.
Great Balls of Fire! Trivia
Great Balls of Fire! was released on June 30, 1989.
Great Balls of Fire! was directed by Jim McBride.
Great Balls of Fire! has a runtime of 1h 48m.
Great Balls of Fire! was produced by Adam Fields.
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.
The key characters in Great Balls of Fire! are Jerry Lee Lewis (Dennis Quaid), Myra Gale Brown (Winona Ryder), J.W. Brown (John Doe).
Great Balls of Fire! is rated PG-13.
Great Balls of Fire! is a Drama, Biography, History film.
Great Balls of Fire! has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.
Great Balls of Fire! had a budget of $17M.
Great Balls of Fire! has made $13.7M at the box office.