A Netflix Original Film from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, Hillbilly Elegy tells the story of J.D. Vance, a former Marine from southern Ohio and current Yale Law student who is on the verge of landing his dream job when a family crisis forces him to return to the home he’s tried to forget.
The film stars Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, and Haley Bennett.
Based on the powerful personal memoir from author J.D. Vance, which offers a window into one family’s personal journey of survival and triumph. Vance’s family story follows three colorful generations through their unique struggles, exploring the highs and lows that define his family’s experience.
Hillbilly Elegy will debut on Netflix November 24th. Check out the official trailer below.