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A Prairie Home Companion

Radio like you've never seen it before.

2006 · 1h 45m · PG-13 Comedy, Drama, Music
Directed by Robert Altman

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Overview

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.

Director and cast

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All reviews
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The movie, redolent of death, is a sort of wake, but a funny-sad one, teeming with music, corny jokes, and an ensemble of gifted performers who appear to be having an obscene amount of fun in one another's company.

David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture
Fresh

Just lovely, and a magnificently enjoyable coda to an extraordinary career.

Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh

It sparkles with a magic all its own as an engagingly performed piece of Midwestern whimsy and stoicism. Mr. Altman's flair for ensemble spectacle and seamless improvisation in the midst of utter chaos is as apparent as ever.

Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Fresh

What a lovely film this is, so gentle and whimsical, so simple and profound.

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Rotten

Either you like that brand of music and humor or you don't. I am not a huge fan.

Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

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