---
title: "Hillbilly"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hillbilly-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 525232
imdb_id: "tt8218940"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hillbilly (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hillbilly-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hillbilly" (2018).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
[1] TMDB:
Title: Hillbilly (2018)
Release Date: 05/19/2018 (US)
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 27m
Synopsis: "A documentary that examines the cultural stereotype of the people of Appalachia and how that has affected America's relationship with its rural communities."
Tagline: "Think globally. Act hillbilly."
[2] IMDb: Mentions cast and crew credits exist but provides no specific names.
[3] TMDB (Cast & Crew section): Describes a plot about an unusual American family on the run in England, an English youth, etc. Wait, looking closer at source [3], the synopsis provided there seems to describe a different movie than the one in [1]. Source [1] says Hillbilly (2018) is a documentary about Appalachia. Source [3]

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sally Rubin, Ashley York

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Billy Redden** as *Self*
- **Silas House** as *Self*
- **bell hooks** as *Self*
- **Frank X Walker** as *Self*
- **Crystal Good** as *Self*
- **Ronny Cox** as *Self*
- **Michael Apted** as *Self*
- **Amythyst Kiah**
- **Sam Gleaves**
- **Ashley York** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hillbilly online?
Hillbilly is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hillbilly worth watching?
Hillbilly holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hillbilly and when was it released?
Hillbilly is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hillbilly?
Hillbilly was directed by Sally Rubin, Ashley York.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hillbilly — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/525232)
- [Hillbilly (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8218940/fullcredits/)
- [Hillbilly (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1481653-hillbilly/cast)
- [Hillbilly Elegy (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillbilly_Elegy_(film))
- [Hillbilly - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillbilly)

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