Coal Miner's Daughter (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1980, Coal Miner's Daughter is a drama and music film directed by Michael Apted, running about 125 minutes. “She became a singer because it was the only thing she could do. She became a star because it was the only way she could do it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.
Who’s in it. Coal Miner's Daughter stars Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn, Tommy Lee Jones as 'Mooney' Lynn, Levon Helm as Ted Webb and Beverly D'Angelo as Patsy Cline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Coal Miner's Daughter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $67.2M 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 Coal Miner's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coal Miner's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)?
- In US, Coal Miner's Daughter 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 Coal Miner's Daughter worth watching?
- Coal Miner's Daughter holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coal Miner's Daughter?
- Coal Miner's Daughter stars Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Beverly D'Angelo and William Sanderson.
- When was Coal Miner's Daughter released?
- Coal Miner's Daughter was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.