Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Michael Apted
Written By: Thomas Rickman, Loretta Lynn
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Sissy Spacek, Levon Helm, Phyllis Boyens, Bill Anderson Jr., Foister Dickerson
Genres: Drama, Biography, Music
Country: USA
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Coal Miner's Daughter belongs to 28 collections
1. Academy Award - Oscar - Best Picture and Nominees (collaborative: moderated by smviper00 - 43 stars)
2. New York Times' The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (collaborative: moderated by theficionado - 31 stars)
3. National Film Registry (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 30 stars)
4. Female protagonist (collaborative: moderated by djross - 25 stars)
5. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (collaborative - 22 stars)
6. They Shoot Pictures' Recommended Viewing (collaborative: moderated by Cinephile - 19 stars)
7. Based on true events (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 12 stars)
8. Oscar: Best Actress (collaborative: moderated by kangadoodoo - 10 stars)
9. AFI 100 Most Inspiring Films (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 8 stars)
10. Biographical (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 7 stars)
11. Musician / Composer (collaborative: moderated by djross - 6 stars)
12. Best by different standards (public: sesito71 - 6 stars)
13. Golden Globes: Best Picture - Comedy/Musical (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA - 4 stars)
14. Prestige Picture / Oscar Bait (collaborative: moderated by Ag0stoMesmer - 2 stars)
15. Hollywood Musicals: Year By Year (public: djross - 2 stars)
16. Title Based On Song Name (collaborative: moderated by iceblox - 1 star)
17. NBR Top 10 Films (collaborative: moderated by xacviant - 1 star)
18. Movies I Must See (public: gagknee - 1 star)
19. toucé (public: rnest - 1 star)
20. Roger Ebert's Top 10 Films of 1980 (collaborative)
21. National Society of Film Critics: Best Actress (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA)
22. Academy Award-winning Actors and Actresses (collaborative: moderated by gunhaver)
23. New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA)
24. Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA)
25. Historical Figures (collaborative: moderated by comepelicula)
26. Ratings (collaborative: moderated by cheapthrills)
27. Country musician biopic (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed)
28. Country music (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed)
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| Nov 22, 2021 |  |
twincinema | 75 64th |
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This seems to lay the groundwork for the typical biopic. I say seems, because I am not well-versed in biopics prior to this one. But, this one manages to feel fluid and coherent, despite a look at Lynn's life that spans 30 years. Also, feels odd that a biopic was done about Lynn, and that she is still alive and making music 40+ years later. Sissy Spacek got a well-deserved Best Actress win, but I am surprised Jones didn't even get a nom. It's also weird to see a young-ish Jones.
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| Sep 11, 2021 |  |
panzerwolf | 70 56th |
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I liked the performances, but overall it's pretty run-of-the-mill biopic about a musician. It's not bad nor it is it super awesome, but it passes the time and it certainly helps if you're okay with country music, obviously.
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| Jul 12, 2021 |  |
Neonman | 64 22nd |
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A general biopic of a musician propelled and oppressed by her own partner and the music industry. It's neither stirring in its critique, nor does it overdo this theme, but does come across as cosy, if milquetoast experience. Good performances from the leads, but I still found this to be a bit of a chore to finish -- the fact that I can't stand this kind of music (which features prominently) doesn't help.
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| Apr 04, 2021 | simsorut | 59 32nd |
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üst üste iki Bayhan albümü dinlerim, bunu dinlemem
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| Jul 01, 2020 |  |
MontyCircus | 60 68th |
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Felt more like a documentary than a biopic, so realistic were the performances. But, not being a fan of the music, or growing up rural, I don't think her life story was all that interesting.
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| Mar 30, 2020 | myfavchords | 78 69th |
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Sissy Spacek is great in the lead role in this film. The rest of the cast also do a good job here. The script does not have many surprises but it is still good. Overall I would recommend this movie.
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| Oct 22, 2013 | glm01 | 87 91st |
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86.500
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| Aug 10, 2012 | charlotte149 | 30 16th |
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Theater
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| Jan 14, 2012 |  |
wayofthegun | 85 78th |
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Very good writing and performances, but started to lose my interest in the second half of the movie. Still, a great movie overall.
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| Mar 15, 2011 |  |
PeaceAnarchy | 76 47th |
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Doesn't much deviate from the boilerplate music biopic, but at least the execution is without major flaws and the performances are really very good. It also generally avoids having scenes that wallow in self pity or feel overly dramatic, so it's a fun experience.
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| Feb 03, 2011 |  |
Riverbelle | 100 99th |
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Not gonna lie...my favorite movie of all time
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| Jan 27, 2011 |  |
Alex Watkins | 3 38th |
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It doesn't do much to break the mold of the typical biopic - rags to riches to struggles (infidelity, death, though no drugs here) and back again - so it relies on its performances. Fortunately, they're uniformly excellent, with both Spacek and Jones offering convincing embodiments of naive and soulful country hicks. If you can dig on country music and rural settings (I enjoy both), I see no reason you couldn't appreciate this.
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| Aug 02, 2009 |  |
Anselmi86 | 78 65th |
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Sissy Spacek is phenomenal and Tommy Lee Jones gives possibly his best performance here. The movie's heart and soul lies in the chemistry between these two performers.
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| May 12, 2009 |  |
rthornhill | 96 96th |
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Spacek and Jones dig deep and deliver acting gold. Highly recommended.
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| Mar 28, 2009 |  |
paulofilmo | 54 10th |
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Perhaps more insipid than the music.
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| Apr 07, 2008 |  |
SlrSoapbox | 85 86th |
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An excellent biopic - you really feel empathy for Lynn, and (I know this is illogical), you feel like you've known her all your life. The acting is superb.
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| Oct 19, 2007 |  |
CCLZA | 80 77th |
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Spacek's subtle, powerful performance is a tour de force that elevates the film overall, which also benefits from the outstanding technical elements, especially the cinematography.
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| Sep 20, 2007 | zephris | 70 18th |
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Not my style but not horrible. Too overdone but a good watch if you want to know what backwoods south is like.
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
lrampartl | 38 14th |
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The performance scenes were horribly annoying. I just couldn't get past them. If old country music is your thing, you may enjoy this, but I really did not.
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| Average Percentile 62.58% from 461 Ratings |  |