Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story(2007)
“Life made him tough. Love made him strong. Music made him hard.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jake Kasdan
Studio
Apatow Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$18M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Apatow Productions • Columbia Pictures • Relativity Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).
What is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story about?▼
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.
Who directed Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?▼
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story was directed by Jake Kasdan and released in 2007. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?▼
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story?▼
The cast of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story includes 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 and more.
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