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Where to watch Great Balls of Fire! (1989) tonight

Great Balls of Fire! (1989) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.3 from 357 TMDB members. The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

Runtime
1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, History, Music
Released
June 30, 1989
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 357 votes
Director
Jim McBride
Starring
Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe, Stephen Tobolowsky
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Great Balls of Fire!?
Great Balls of Fire! is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Great Balls of Fire! rated?
Great Balls of Fire! is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Great Balls of Fire! a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Great Balls of Fire!?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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