Honkytonk Man (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, Honkytonk Man is a comedy, drama, music and western film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 123 minutes. “The boy is on his way to becoming a man. The man is on his way to becoming a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Honkytonk Man stars Clint Eastwood as Red Stovall, Kyle Eastwood as Whit, John McIntire as Grandpa and Alexa Kenin as Marlena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Honkytonk Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honkytonk Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honkytonk Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honkytonk Man (1982)?
- In US, Honkytonk Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Honkytonk Man worth watching?
- Honkytonk Man holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honkytonk Man?
- Honkytonk Man stars Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood, John McIntire, Alexa Kenin and Verna Bloom.