The film follows J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso), a former Marine and Yale law student who is close to landing his dream job.
His plans are threatened by his volatile relationship with his mother Bev (Adams), an unstable woman who suffers from addiction.
“By following three colorful generations through their unique struggles, J.D.’s family story explores the highs and lows that define his family’s experience.”
J.D. uses his memories of his Mamaw (Close), who all but raised him, to navigate the waters of his complex family life in southern Ohio.
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Hillbilly Elegy a Ron Howard Film | Amy Adams & Glenn Close | Official Trailer | Netflix