Great Balls of Fire!
1989, English. Directed by Jim McBride.
The true story of a legend.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jim McBrideDirector
- Dennis QuaidJerry Lee Lewis
- Winona RyderMyra Gale Brown
- John DoeJ.W. Brown
- Stephen TobolowskyJud Phillips
- Alec BaldwinJimmy Swaggart
- Lisa BlountLois Brown
- Trey WilsonSam Phillips
- Steve AllenSteve Allen
- Michael St. GerardElvis
- Mojo NixonJames Van Eaton
- Kelli ClevengerDancer (uncredited)
- Joshua SheffieldRusty Brown
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim McBride, Jack Baran
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $14M
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Great Balls of Fire!: quick answers
Is Great Balls of Fire! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Great Balls of Fire!?
Great Balls of Fire! runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Great Balls of Fire! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Great Balls of Fire!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Great Balls of Fire! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Great Balls of Fire! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Great Balls of Fire! on?
Great Balls of Fire! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Great Balls of Fire!?
If you liked Great Balls of Fire!, try What's Love Got to Do with It, American Pop, Elvis.
Who directed Great Balls of Fire!?
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) was directed by Jim McBride and stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe.