Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 2007

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Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

John C. Reilly

as Dewey Cox

Jenna Fischer

as Darlene Madison

Raymond J. Barry

as Pa Cox

Kristen Wiig

as Edith

Tim Meadows

as Sam

Harold Ramis

as L'Chaim

Margo Martindale

as Ma Cox

Chris Parnell

as Theo

Matt Besser

as Dave

Nat Faxon

as Awards Show Stage Manager

Director:

Jake Kasdan

Writer:

Judd Apatow, Jake Kasdan

Genres:

Comedy,Music

Release Date:

2007 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

96 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John C. Reilly

as Dewey Cox

Jenna Fischer

as Darlene Madison

Raymond J. Barry

as Pa Cox

Kristen Wiig

as Edith

Tim Meadows

as Sam

Harold Ramis

as L'Chaim

Margo Martindale

as Ma Cox

Chris Parnell

as Theo

Matt Besser

as Dave

Nat Faxon

as Awards Show Stage Manager

Conner Rayburn

as Dewey Age 8

Chip Hormess

as Nate

Terrence Beasor

as Country Doctor

Honeyboy Edwards

as Old Bluesman

Gerry Black

as Harmonica Player

Aron Johnson

as Teenage Band

Jack Donovan Saperstein

as Teenage Band

Taylor Hubert

as Teenage Band

Christopher Hurt

as Teenage Band

Matt Price

as MC (Teacher)

John Maynard

as Man at Talent Show

E.J. Callahan

as Second Man at Talent Show

Rance Howard

as Preacher

Craig Robinson

as Bobby Shad

Paul Bates

as Nightclub Manager

Patrick Faucette

as Bad Men Bass Player

Phil Rosenthal

as Mazeltov

Martin Starr

as Schmendrick

Oscar Dillon

as Audience Guy at Nightclub

Molly C. Quinn

as Teen with Pinups

John Ennis

as The Big Bopper

Frankie Muniz

as Buddy Holly

Ed Helms

as Stage Manager

Jack White

as Elvis Presley

Angela Little

as Beth Anne

Odette Annable

as Reefer Girl

Tyler Nilson

as Bert

Deanna Brooks

as Hotel Groupie with Dewey

Ian Roberts

as Drug Dealer

Steve Bannos

as Prison Guard

Willow Geer

as Rehab Nurse

David Doty

as Rehab Doctor

Jack Kehler

as Press Conference Reporter

Gerry Bednob

as The Maharishi

David Krumholtz

as Schwartzberg

Tim Bagley

as Engineer

Jane Lynch

as Gail the Television Reporter

Skyler Gisondo

as Dewdrop

Kshitij Pendurkar

as Dewey Rahim

Simon Helberg

as Dreidel L'Chaim

Jacques Slade

as Lil' Nutzzak

Danica Rozelle

as Music Video Girl

Lurie Poston

as Cox Kid

Maggie Mannion

as Cox Kid

Jackson Browne

as Jackson Browne

Jewel

as Jewel

Lyle Lovett

as Lyle Lovett

Stacey Scowley

as Pierced Eyebrow Girl

Ajla Hodžić

as Pierced Lip Girl

Ghostface Killah

as Ghostface Killah

Otis Williams

as The Temptations

Ron Tyson

as The Temptations

Terry Weeks

as The Temptations

Joe Herndon

as The Temptations

Bruce Williamson

as The Temptations

Eddie Vedder

as Eddie Vedder

Jack Black

as Paul McCartney (uncredited)

Paul Rudd

as John Lennon (uncredited)

Justin Long

as George Harrison (uncredited)

Jason Schwartzman

as Ringo Starr (uncredited)

Patrick J. Adams

as The Kid (uncredited)

Clement Blake

as Edith's Father (uncredited)

Patrick Duffy

as Patrick Duffy (uncredited)

Morgan Fairchild

as Morgan Fairchild (uncredited)

Paul Feig

as Different DJ (uncredited)

Amber Hay

as LSD Vision (uncredited)

John Michael Higgins

as Record Producer (uncredited)

Jonah Hill

as Older Nate (uncredited)

Neil Ironfield

as Dewey's Child (uncredited)

Cheryl Ladd

as Cheryl Ladd (uncredited)

Cheryl Tiegs

as Cheryl Tiegs (uncredited)

Serria Tawan

as 70's African American Woman (uncredited)

Adam Herschman

as Jerry Garcia (uncredited)

John D. Crawford

as Officer Clark

Jayne Eastwood

as 70's Girl (uncredited)

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