Bound for Glory
1976, English. Directed by Hal Ashby.
A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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- Released
- 5 December 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Getchell
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What Bound for Glory is based on
Bound for Glory is based on Bound for Glory, a 1943 memoir or autobiography by Woody Guthrie, published by Dutton.
Memoir or autobiography · 1943
Bound for Glory
By Woody Guthrie
Published by Dutton
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Bound for Glory: quick answers
Is Bound for Glory worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does Bound for Glory have a post-credits scene?
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Bound for Glory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Bound for Glory on?
Bound for Glory isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bound for Glory?
If you liked Bound for Glory, try I Saw the Light, Back to Black, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.
Who directed Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory (1976) was directed by Hal Ashby and stars David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon.
What is Bound for Glory based on?
Bound for Glory is based on Bound for Glory, a 1943 memoir or autobiography by Woody Guthrie, published by Dutton.