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Country Strong (2010)

PG_13  117 min  -  Drama | Music   -  7 January 2011 (USA)
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A rising country-music songwriter works with a fallen star to work their way fame, causing romantic complications along the way.

Director:

Shana Feste

Writer:

Shana Feste
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Country Strong -- Leighton Meester sings "Summer Girl" in a scene from Country Strong. Country Strong -- A drama centered on a rising country-music songwriter (Hedlund) who sparks with a fallen star (Paltrow). Together, they mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads to romantic complications involving her husband/manager (McGraw) and a beauty queen-turned-singer (Meester). Country Strong -- Clip: Oh I Have Some Advice
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gwyneth Paltrow ...
Tim McGraw ...
Garrett Hedlund ...
Leighton Meester ...
Marshall Chapman ...
Lari White ...
Hair Stylist
Jeremy Childs ...
JJ
J.D. Parker J.D. Parker ...
Joe
Lisa Stewart Lisa Stewart ...
Travis' Mom (as Lisa Stewart Seals)
Jackie Welch ...
Teacher
Cinda McCain ...
Gabe Sipos ...
Sandra Harris Sandra Harris ...
Orderly
Megan Henderson Megan Henderson ...
Dan Beene Dan Beene ...
Bob
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Storyline

A drama centered on a rising country-music songwriter (Hedlund) who sparks with a fallen star (Paltrow). Together, they mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads to romantic complications involving her husband/manager (McGraw) and a beauty queen-turned-singer (Meester). Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

It doesn't matter where you've been as long as you come back strong.

Genres:

Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$30,000 (USA) (26 December 2010) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$20,218,921 (USA) (13 February 2011)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Shipped to theaters under the code name "Keeping Pace". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: While Kelly is lying on Chiles in the taxi cab, Kelly's jacket alternates between being closed and open several times. See more »

Quotes

Chiles Stanton: How do I look?
Beau Hutton: Like a Country Barbie.
Chiles Stanton: [happy] Thank you!
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Connections

Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.77" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Liar's Lie"
Written by Sally Barris, Morgane Hayes and Liz Rose
Produced by Frank Liddell and Chuck Ainlay
Performed by Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack appears courtesy of MCA Nashville See more »