Billy: The Early Years (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, Billy: The Early Years is a drama film directed by Robby Benson, running about 87 minutes. “Everyone knows who he is. Now find out how he got there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity. Now, with the release of Billy: The Early Years, we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers.
Who’s in it. Billy: The Early Years stars Armie Hammer as Billy Graham, Stefanie Butler as Ruth Graham, Dan Beene as Dr. Minder and Zephyr Benson as Moviegoer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Billy: The Early Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Billy: The Early Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy: The Early Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy: The Early Years (2008)?
- In US, Billy: The Early Years is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Billy: The Early Years worth watching?
- Billy: The Early Years holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy: The Early Years?
- Billy: The Early Years stars Armie Hammer, Stefanie Butler, Dan Beene, Zephyr Benson and J. Thomas Bailey.
- When was Billy: The Early Years released?
- Billy: The Early Years was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.