Honeysuckle Rose (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1980, Honeysuckle Rose is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, running about 119 minutes. “For 20 years he's been singing to the country. But he never figured he'd be living his own love songs.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Buck Bonham is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving, the daughter of one of his longtime musical sidekick.

Who’s in it. Honeysuckle Rose stars Willie Nelson as Buck, Dyan Cannon as Viv, Amy Irving as Lily and Slim Pickens as Garland, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Honeysuckle Rose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Honeysuckle Rose page.

If you liked it. Fans of Honeysuckle Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Honeysuckle Rose (1980)?
In US, Honeysuckle Rose 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 Honeysuckle Rose worth watching?
Honeysuckle Rose holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Honeysuckle Rose?
Honeysuckle Rose stars Willie Nelson, Dyan Cannon, Amy Irving, Slim Pickens and Joey Floyd.
When was Honeysuckle Rose released?
Honeysuckle Rose was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.