description Hillbilly Elegy Overview
Hillbilly Elegy is a 2020 biographical drama adapted from J.D. Vance’s memoir. The film portrays the early life of Vance, featuring Amy Adams and Glenn Close in prominent roles alongside a supporting cast including Gabriel Basso and Bo Hopkins. It is based on the author's personal experiences and chronicles his upbringing within a specific cultural context.
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info Hillbilly Elegy Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2020 |
help Hillbilly Elegy FAQ
Is Hillbilly Elegy based on a true story?
It is a 2020 film adapted from J.D. Vance's memoir, so it draws on his account of family, class, and moving from Ohio toward Yale Law School. Netflix lists it as a movie based on books and real life ([Netflix title page](https://www.netflix.com/title/81071970/)).
Who plays J.D. Vance, Bev, and Mamaw in Hillbilly Elegy?
Gabriel Basso plays adult J.D. Vance, Amy Adams plays his mother Bev, and Glenn Close plays Mamaw. Ron Howard directed the film, which Netflix released in 2020.
Where does the story in Hillbilly Elegy take place?
The family story moves between southern Ohio and the memories that shape J.D.'s adult life. The film follows his return home during a family crisis while he is a Yale Law student.
Is Hillbilly Elegy a documentary?
No, it is a scripted 2020 biographical drama based on Vance's 2016 memoir. Netflix describes it as a film directed by Ron Howard and based on a book ([Netflix Media Center](https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81071970)).
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