The Ralph Stanley Story
The Ralph Stanley Story
2000, English. Directed by Herb E. Smith.
The Stanley sound is true old-time, mountain style bluegrass music. This film tells Ralph's story through interviews with Ralph, fellow musicians, and those who know Ralph best. Rank Stranger, White Dove, Pretty Polly, Man of Constant Sorrow, and over twenty other songs help tell the story. Ralph performs with Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, Junior Brown, Larry Sparks, George Shuffler, Ricky Skaggs, and members of the Clinch Mountain Boys.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2000
- Country
- United States of America
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The Ralph Stanley Story runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Ralph Stanley Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ralph Stanley Story?
If you liked The Ralph Stanley Story, try Neil Young: Heart of Gold, Keith Richards: Under the Influence, The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story.
Who directed The Ralph Stanley Story?
The Ralph Stanley Story (2000) was directed by Herb E. Smith and stars Ralph Stanley.