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A Prairie Home Companion (2006)

Radio like you've never seen it before.

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A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.

Release Date
June 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
6.3/10 (324 votes)

Director: Robert Altman

Cast: Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Garrison Keillor, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Virginia Madsen, Kevin Kline

Production: Sandcastle 5, Prairie Home Productions, GreeneStreet Films, River Road Entertainment
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Budget
$10M
Revenue
$26M
Full Cast (40 people)

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A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Radio like you've never seen it before.

Radio like you've never seen it before.

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105 min

A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/1/2006
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Cast

Meryl Streep

as Yolanda Johnson

Lily Tomlin

as Rhonda Johnson

Lindsay Lohan

as Lola Johnson

Garrison Keillor

as GK

Woody Harrelson

as Dusty

John C. Reilly

as Lefty

Virginia Madsen

as Dangerous Woman

Kevin Kline

as Guy Noir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Prairie Home Companion about?

A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.

How long is A Prairie Home Companion?

1h 45m

When was A Prairie Home Companion released?

June 1, 2006

Who directed A Prairie Home Companion?

Robert Altman

Who stars in A Prairie Home Companion?

Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan

What genre is A Prairie Home Companion?

Drama, Comedy, Music