Great Balls of Fire! Movie (1989): Where to watch and stream online

Great Balls of Fire!

1989, Movie, 1h 48min

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

Country: United States

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Critic Mat Snow

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...is a tale of American can-do individualism, suffused with a golden glow...

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"Great Balls of Fire!" is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Jerry Lee Lewis, a rock and roll pioneer who rose to fame in the 1950s with hits like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On" and "Great Balls of Fire." The film follows Lewis's meteoric rise to stardom, his controversial marriage to his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown, and his subsequent fall from grace. Despite his talent and charisma, Lewis's personal demons and rebellious lifestyle lead him down a path of self-destruction, culminating in a public scandal that nearly destroys his career. The film features Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis and Winona Ryder as Myra Gale Brown, and features a soundtrack filled with classic rock and roll hits.

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What movies are similar to Great Balls of Fire!? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Great Balls of Fire! include What's Love Got to Do with It, Newsies, The Doors, Schindler's List, Malcolm X, Empire of the Sun.

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Great Balls of Fire! was released in theaters on June 30, 1989.