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Coal Miner's Daughter

“She became a singer because it was the only thing she could do. She became a star because it was the only way she could do it.”

★ 7.2(283)19802h 5m

Music Drama History

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Coal Miner's Daughter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Apted
Release date: 1980-03-07
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: English
Box office: $67,182,787
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

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About Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter is a 1980 movie in the Music, Drama and History genres, directed by Michael Apted, starring Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones and Levon Helm. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 283 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Coal Miner's Daughter in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

Cast

Sissy Spacek

Loretta Lynn

Tommy Lee Jones

'Mooney' Lynn

Levon Helm

Ted Webb

Beverly D'Angelo

Patsy Cline

William Sanderson

Lee Dollarhide

Phyllis Boyens

'Clary' Webb

Bill Anderson Jr.

Webb child

Foister Dickerson

Webb child

Malla McCown

Webb child

Pamela McCown

Webb child

Kevin Salvilla

Webb child

Sissy Lucas

Loretta & Mooney's child

Themes & keywords

country musickentuckyfemale friendshipbiographywashington statestillgrand ole oprynashville, tennesseehonkytonkcoalcoal miningdeath of best friendamused

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Coal Miner's Daughter in United States?+

In United States, Coal Miner's Daughter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Coal Miner's Daughter on Netflix?+

Coal Miner's Daughter is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Coal Miner's Daughter?+

Coal Miner's Daughter has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Coal Miner's Daughter?+

Coal Miner's Daughter stars Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Beverly D'Angelo and William Sanderson.

When did Coal Miner's Daughter come out?+

Coal Miner's Daughter is a 1980 movie directed by Michael Apted.

What genre is Coal Miner's Daughter?+

Coal Miner's Daughter is Music, Drama and History film.

Who directed Coal Miner's Daughter?+

Coal Miner's Daughter was directed by Michael Apted.