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Hillbilly Elegy

6.720201h 57mRMovieDrama

An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.

DirectorRon Howard
WriterVanessa Taylor
ProducersBrian Grazer·Karen Lunder

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

AAAmy Adams
Amy Adams
Bev
GCGlenn Close
Glenn Close
Mamaw
GBGabriel Basso
Gabriel Basso
J.D. Vance
HBHaley Bennett
Haley Bennett
Lindsay
FPFreida Pinto
Freida Pinto
Usha
BHBo Hopkins
Bo Hopkins
Papaw
OAOwen Asztalos
Owen Asztalos
Young J.D. Vance
JBJesse C. Boyd
Jesse C. Boyd
Matt
SKStephen Kunken
Stephen Kunken
Phillip Roseman
KSKeong Sim
Keong Sim
Ken
MGMorgan Gao
Morgan Gao
Travis
ESEthan Suess
Ethan Suess
Chris

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Hillbilly Elegy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hillbilly Elegy?

Hillbilly Elegy is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix?

Yes — Hillbilly Elegy is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Hillbilly Elegy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hillbilly Elegy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Hillbilly Elegy for free?

Hillbilly Elegy is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Hillbilly Elegy based on a true story?

Yes — Hillbilly Elegy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).