Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Kernel Score: 80% · 275 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Music, Drama
Released: 1980-03-07
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Coal Miner's Daughter
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.
Coal Miner's Daughter parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Coal Miner's Daughter is a biographical drama about country singer Loretta Lynn's rise from poverty to fame.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michael Apted
Cast
- Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn
- Tommy Lee Jones as 'Mooney' Lynn
- Levon Helm as Ted Webb
- Beverly D'Angelo as Patsy Cline
- William Sanderson as Lee Dollarhide
- Phyllis Boyens as 'Clary' Webb
- Bill Anderson Jr. as Webb child
- Foister Dickerson as Webb child
- Malla McCown as Webb child
- Pamela McCown as Webb child
Coal Miner's Daughter FAQ
Is Coal Miner's Daughter good?
Coal Miner's Daughter has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 275 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Coal Miner's Daughter?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Coal Miner's Daughter OK for kids?
Coal Miner's Daughter is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Coal Miner's Daughter is a biographical drama about country singer Loretta Lynn's rise from poverty to fame.
What movies are like Coal Miner's Daughter?
If you liked Coal Miner's Daughter, try Selena, Elvis, Almost Famous and La Bamba.