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Ode to Billy Joe

“What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.”

★ 6.1(34)19761h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Max Baer Jr.
Release date: 1976-06-04
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $27,000,000
Budget: $1,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ode to Billy Joe — trailer

About Ode to Billy Joe

Ode to Billy Joe is a 1976 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Max Baer Jr., starring Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor and Joan Hotchkis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ode to Billy Joe in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.

Cast

Robby Benson

Billy Joe McAllister

Glynnis O'Connor

Bobbie Lee Hartley

Joan Hotchkis

Anna 'Mama' Hartley

Terence Goodman

James Hartley

Sandy McPeak

Glenn 'Papa' Hartley

James Best

Dewey Barksdale

Becky Bowen

Becky Thompson

Simpson Hemphill

Brother Taylor

Rebecca Jernigan

Mrs. Thompson

Themes & keywords

sexual identitysexual frustrationmississippi riverbridgecoming of agedollbased on song, poem or rhymeyoung loveteen suicidejumping off a bridgegay themedeep south

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ode to Billy Joe in Mexico?+

Ode to Billy Joe is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ode to Billy Joe on Netflix?+

Ode to Billy Joe is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Ode to Billy Joe?+

Ode to Billy Joe has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Ode to Billy Joe?+

Ode to Billy Joe stars Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Joan Hotchkis, Terence Goodman and Sandy McPeak.

When did Ode to Billy Joe come out?+

Ode to Billy Joe is a 1976 movie directed by Max Baer Jr..

What genre is Ode to Billy Joe?+

Ode to Billy Joe is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Ode to Billy Joe?+

Ode to Billy Joe was directed by Max Baer Jr..