A Prairie Home Companion (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, A Prairie Home Companion is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Robert Altman, running about 105 minutes. “Radio like you've never seen it before.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Who’s in it. A Prairie Home Companion stars Meryl Streep as Yolanda Johnson, Lily Tomlin as Rhonda Johnson, Lindsay Lohan as Lola Johnson and Garrison Keillor as GK, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Prairie Home Companion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26M 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 A Prairie Home Companion page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Prairie Home Companion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
- In US, A Prairie Home Companion 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 A Prairie Home Companion worth watching?
- A Prairie Home Companion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion stars Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Garrison Keillor and Woody Harrelson.
- When was A Prairie Home Companion released?
- A Prairie Home Companion was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.