Movie

The Buddy Holly Story

“His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet”

★ 7.2(130)19781h 54m

The Buddy Holly Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steve Rash
Release date: 1978-05-18
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $14,363,400
Budget: $1,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Innovisions

The Buddy Holly Story — trailer

About The Buddy Holly Story

The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Steve Rash, starring Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 130 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Buddy Holly Story in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.

Cast

Gary Busey

Buddy Holly

Don Stroud

Jesse Charles

Charles Martin Smith

Ray Bob Simmons

Conrad Janis

Ross Turner

William Jordan

Riley

Maria Richwine

Maria Elena Holly

Amy Johnston

Cindy Lou

Dick O'Neill

Sol Gittler

Fred Travalena

Madman Mancuso

Neva Patterson

Mrs. Holly

Arch Johnson

Mr. Holly

John F. Goff

T.J.

Themes & keywords

rock 'n' rolldisc jockeybiographyrags to richesaffectionsingerairplane crashprice of fameblizzard1950s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Buddy Holly Story in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Buddy Holly Story on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Buddy Holly Story on Netflix?+

The Buddy Holly Story is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Buddy Holly Story?+

The Buddy Holly Story has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Buddy Holly Story?+

The Buddy Holly Story stars Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis and William Jordan.

When did The Buddy Holly Story come out?+

The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 movie directed by Steve Rash.

What genre is The Buddy Holly Story?+

The Buddy Holly Story is Drama and Music film.

Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?+

The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash.