

Ode to Billy Joe (1976)
Overview
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
Where to watch Ode to Billy Joe
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Ode to Billy Joe about?
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead. Ode to Billy Joe is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1976-06-04, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Ode to Billy Joe worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ode to Billy Joe 6.2 out of 10 from 37 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ode to Billy Joe?
In Australia, Ode to Billy Joe streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Max Baer Jr.
Cast
- Robby Benson as Billy Joe McAllister
- Glynnis O'Connor as Bobbie Lee Hartley
- Joan Hotchkis as Anna 'Mama' Hartley
- Terence Goodman as James Hartley
- Sandy McPeak as Glenn 'Papa' Hartley
- James Best as Dewey Barksdale
- Becky Bowen as Becky Thompson
- Simpson Hemphill as Brother Taylor
- Rebecca Jernigan as Mrs. Thompson
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Sources
Details and the 6.2/10 rating from Ode to Billy Joe on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.