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Rated 6.8 on TMDB

Wheeler

It all begins with a song.

The story of an aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas who travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music. By embodying the title character under prosthetic make up, actor Stephen Dorff successfully infiltrates Music City and takes his character on an authentic singer / songwriter journey. With the help of key allies on the ground, "Wheeler" converses with real people in real locations, with every musical number performed live. The line between reality and fiction blurs as Wheeler chases his dream in this touching tribute to old school country legends.

Released: 2017
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rated: PG
Genres: Drama, Music
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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Ryan RossWriter, Director

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Stephen DorffWheeler
Kris KristoffersonHimself
Audrey SpillmanHerself

Bobby TomberlinHimself
Bart HerbisonHimself
Jim Ed NormanHimself
Travis MeadowsHimself
Josh AdelsteinBobby T's Friend

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