Great Balls of Fire! (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Great Balls of Fire! is a drama, music and history film directed by Jim McBride, running about 108 minutes. “The true story of a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Great Balls of Fire! stars Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis, Winona Ryder as Myra Gale Brown, John Doe as J.W. Brown and Stephen Tobolowsky as Jud Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Great Balls of Fire! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Balls of Fire! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Balls of Fire! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Balls of Fire! (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Balls of Fire! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?
- Great Balls of Fire! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great Balls of Fire!?
- Great Balls of Fire! stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe, Stephen Tobolowsky and Alec Baldwin.
- When was Great Balls of Fire! released?
- Great Balls of Fire! was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.