A Prairie Home Companion

2006, Comedy, 1h 45m

200 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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The final film by the great Robert Altman, A Prairie Home Companion, the big screen adaptation of Garrison Keillor's radio broadcast showcases plenty of the director's strengths: it's got a gigantic cast and plenty of quirky acting and dialogue. Read critic reviews

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A private investigator (Kevin Kline) keeps tabs on the proceedings as guests, cast and crew (Meryl Streep, Lindsay Lohan, Woody Harrelson) of a long-running radio show prepare for the final broadcast. Their home, the Fitzgerald Theater, is due for demolition, and they await the arrival of the Texas axe-man (Tommy Lee Jones). Meanwhile, the show's creator and host (Garrison Keillor) conducts business as usual in the face of the show's impending demise.

Cast & Crew

Meryl Streep
Yolanda Johnson
Lindsay Lohan
Lola Johnson
Kevin Kline
Guy Noir
Woody Harrelson
Dusty
Garrison Keillor
GK
Lily Tomlin
Rhonda Johnson
Tommy Lee Jones
The Axeman
Virginia Madsen
Dangerous Woman
John C. Reilly
Lefty
Maya Rudolph
Molly
L.Q. Jones
Chuck Akers
Marylouise Burke
Lunch Lady
Tim Russell
Stage Manager
Sue Scott
Makeup Lady
Robert Altman
Director
Garrison Keillor
Writer
Robert Altman
Producer
Wren Arthur
Producer
Joshua Astrachan
Producer
Tony Judge
Producer
David Levy
Producer
Bill Pohlad
Executive Producer
George Sheanshang
Executive Producer
John Penotti
Executive Producer
Fisher Stevens
Executive Producer
Pam Dixon
Casting
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Designer
Edward Lachman
Cinematographer
Jacob Craycroft
Film Editor
Dina Goldman
Production Design
Jeffrey Schoen
Art Direction
Tora Peterson
Set Decoration
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Audience Reviews for A Prairie Home Companion

  • Sep 19, 2013
    Robert Altman is the only one who could have directed 'A Prairie Home Companion' and pulled it off, and he did. He's the only that can make people-watching so interesting. The entire cast is in top form, but this is Altman's show. The ensemble cast, the overlapping dialogue, the camera that essentially acts as a third party to all that's going on - it's all quite wonderful to watch.
    Stephen E Super Reviewer
  • Jan 28, 2013
    A Prairie Home Companion is a nostalgic love letter to old time variety radio. Directed by Robert Altman and written by Garrison Keillor, the film follows the last performance of the radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion as the staff struggles to deal with the show's closing. The all-star cast features Kevin Kline, Tommy Lee Jones, Virginia Madsen, Woody Harrelson, and Lindsey Lohan; who all deliver wonderful performances. Both the story and the performances are engrossing, and really bring the audience into the lives of these characters. Additionally, the music is exceptionally well done; setting the perfect atmosphere for the show and embodying the feel of old time radio. Majestic and heartfelt, A Prairie Home Companion is a beautiful film that homages a lost part of Americana.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 27, 2012
    it's a very.... strange film, no idea on the purpose of the story or any character interactions.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 27, 2011
    Altman's final film is a touching meditation on death and changing of the times. With a great ensemble, Altman delivers his swan song.
    Graham J Super Reviewer
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