Sprout Wings and Fly (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Sprout Wings and Fly is a music and documentary film directed by Les Blank, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the North Carolina Appalachians, Sprout Wings and Fly honors the fiddle playing of 82-year-old Tommy Jarrell of Toast, NC. Tommy was quirky, gregarious and generous, and this film shows him at his best, in fine fiddling form.
Who’s in it. Sprout Wings and Fly stars Tommy Jarrell as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sprout Wings and Fly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sprout Wings and Fly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sprout Wings and Fly tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sprout Wings and Fly (1983)?
- In US, Sprout Wings and Fly is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sprout Wings and Fly worth watching?
- Sprout Wings and Fly holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sprout Wings and Fly?
- Sprout Wings and Fly stars Tommy Jarrell.
- When was Sprout Wings and Fly released?
- Sprout Wings and Fly was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.