Ode to Billy Joe
1976, English. Directed by Max Baer Jr..
What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 4 June 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herman Raucher
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $27M
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What Ode to Billy Joe is based on
Ode to Billy Joe is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.
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Ode to Billy Joe: quick answers
Is Ode to Billy Joe worth watching?
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How long is Ode to Billy Joe?
Ode to Billy Joe runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Ode to Billy Joe have a post-credits scene?
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Ode to Billy Joe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ode to Billy Joe is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ode to Billy Joe on?
Ode to Billy Joe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ode to Billy Joe?
If you liked Ode to Billy Joe, try Charlie St. Cloud, Women in Love, Life in a Year.
Who directed Ode to Billy Joe?
Ode to Billy Joe (1976) was directed by Max Baer Jr. and stars Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Joan Hotchkis.
What is Ode to Billy Joe based on?
Ode to Billy Joe is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.