Nashville

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Nashville

R

Released Jun 11, 1975

2h 37m

Comedy

Drama

Musical

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In this acclaimed Robert Altman drama, the lives of numerous people in the Tennessee capital intersect in unpredictable ways. Delbert Reese (Ned Beatty) is a lawyer and political organizer who is having difficulties in his marriage to Linnea (Lily Tomlin), a gospel vocalist. Other performers heavily featured in this renowned ensemble production include country singers Barbara Jean (Ronee Blakley) and Connie White (Karen Black), who are rivals in the city's thriving music scene.

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Critics Consensus

Robert Altman captures the bravado and cynicism of the American dream in Nashville, a sprawling epic bursting with vivid performances and an unforgettable soundtrack.

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Judith Crist

New York Magazine/Vulture

This is the deep probe into the American malaise, the film that should be required viewing before we consider "celebration" of a bicentennial. Almost incidentally, it is one of the great American movies.

Feb 27, 2025

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Rex Reed

New York Daily News

Astronauts see God on the moon. Nixon sees pinkos under his bed. The New York film critics see genius in Robert Altman. Is the world going mad, or is it just me?

Feb 27, 2025

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

It is a special motion picture, its excellence has a lot to say about other films, and it does deserve your attention. But not your reverence. Whatever else it is, Nashville also happens to be a very funny movie.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 27, 2025

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Simon Foster

Screen-Space

Altman and Tewkesbury foresaw an America consumed by the immoralities of showbiz and politics combined, and how that melding would precede a socially self-destructive mindset.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 18, 2025

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

With so many stories unfolding at one time, it could be difficult to keep track of them if Altman weren’t such a master at juggling multiple narratives.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 6, 2025

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Steve Hogner

Austin American-Statesman

It is to American film what William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury" is to American literature -- an epic definitive statement of the natural undercurrents shaping this nation.

Feb 27, 2025

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Willa W

I loved the series Nashville. I had read a lot of bad reviews and thought I would not like it. They especially talked about the last few seasons. I am glad I did not listen. It was great. I am sorry it ended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Frank C

"Nashville" had no redeeming features. I cannot understand how it received such high critical reviews. But, art is personal taste anyway. I guess the terrible music was the point. I love the country music of that era. I was 27 at the time - out of the Navy and just finished graduate school. I know the era and the movie did not portray it IMO.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Elvis F

As it is a Robert Altmann film and about country music, I was very much looking forward to watching this. I was therefore extremely disappointed when it rapidly became clear that this movie is a disaster. Apparently a lot of the dialogue was improvised - and boy, does it show? Add to this very disjointed directing, a weak story line, wooden acting... I really can't find anything good to say about it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Jay W

In a good musical, music should move the story forward. The lyrics and melodies can enlighten the viewer about a character's motivation, about ambitions, plots or setting. "Nashville" on the other hand feels like the whole story goes on hold while the character sings a song. And since about 70% of this movie is singing, 112 minutes of this movie is just a waste of time. It certainly doesn't help that I don't like any of the songs that are being sung; I guess I'm just not a fan of country music. Along with the singing, I don't like the characters. There are so many people doing unrelated things that in nearly 3 hours I don't feel like I know any of these people. Clearly I'm the wrong person to ask about this critically acclaimed film, because I just don't understand the appeal.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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thiago s

filme mais ou menos, o filme pode ser bom na época, mas hoje não dá, parece que o filme ficou focado entre musica country dos anos 70 que parece que tem cantores na radio k-rose do gta san andreas, e dialogos de leves brigas, quando o final do filme parece se tornar uma final feliz, teve ao contrário, o cara de um tiro na cantora e meio que matou ela, diante do publico, e depois ele foi preso. eu coloquei 1 estrela e meia só por causa do tiro no final do filme.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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CodyZamboni Z

Watchable, mostly engaging comedy drama, Has some amusing satirical barbs, Best thing about this movie is Ronnie Blakely, So charming, with such a beautiful voice.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Synopsis

In this acclaimed Robert Altman drama, the lives of numerous people in the Tennessee capital intersect in unpredictable ways. Delbert Reese (Ned Beatty) is a lawyer and political organizer who is having difficulties in his marriage to Linnea (Lily Tomlin), a gospel vocalist. Other performers heavily featured in this renowned ensemble production include country singers Barbara Jean (Ronee Blakley) and Connie White (Karen Black), who are rivals in the city's thriving music scene.

Director: Robert Altman
Producer: Robert Altman
Screenwriter: Joan Tewkesbury
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1975, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 2h 37m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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