Hillbilly Elegy
An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.
Release Year
2020
Runtime
117 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.
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Hillbilly Elegy is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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