
Honkytonk Man
1982, Drama, 2h 5m
14 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Clint Eastwood succeeds in revealing his softer side in Honkytonk Man, a surprisingly sweet and heartwarming road movie that hums along at a pleasant pace. Read critic reviews
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Red Stovall
Whit
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Marlene
Emmy
Virgil
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Critic Reviews for Honkytonk Man
All Critics (14) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (1)
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It is a guileless tribute not only to plain values of plain people in Depression America, but also to the sweet spirit of country-and-western music before it got all duded up for the urban cowboys.
October 26, 2008 | Full Review… -
Eastwood took great pains in telling this story of an aging, struggling country singer...
October 26, 2008 | Full Review… -
The whole thing veers wildly in quality, and no Eastwood-hater should go within a mile of it; but few lovers of American cinema could fail to be moved by a venture conceived so recklessly against the spirit of its times.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
This is a sweet, whimsical, low-key movie, a movie that makes you feel good without pressing you too hard.
October 23, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
The film comes across sympathetically but unconvincingly, as an attempt by a well-established movie tough guy to reveal his tender side.
August 30, 2004 -
Clint Eastwood's dust bowl drama Honkytonk Man is a sensitive road picture about a mostly luckless aspiring country music singer.
September 2, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Honkytonk Man
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Nov 18, 2012A real gem of a film that's filled with humor and heart, a lot of heart. Clint Eastwood put away his tough guy image for a personal project that delivers in a wonderful way as solid entertainment. Eastwood is absolutely superb, one of best performances, its up there with Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino and Bronco Billy. Clint and his son Kyle Eastwood shine together in this warmhearted adventure. A beautiful masterpiece. Director, and star, Clint crafts a truly remarkable and magnificent movie that will shine as one of his true classics.Al S Super Reviewer
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Jun 03, 2007A bittersweet character study, it works remarkably well. You even begin to believe Clint Eastwood in the role. The star's son, Kyle Eastwood, makes an impressive film debut.Dean M Super Reviewer
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