Wheeler

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"It all begins with a song."
  • PG
  • 2017
  • 5.9  (510)
  • 58

Wheeler is a 2017 film directed by Ryan Ross and starring Stephen Dorff in the lead role as the titular character, Wheeler. The movie is a drama about a musician who travels from Austin, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in country music. The movie opens with Wheeler arriving in Nashville in his beat-up truck, carrying his guitar, and with a resolve to make it big. He is portrayed as a typical Texan, with a Southern accent and a hat that he wears everywhere he goes. When he is not playing music, he is working odd jobs, such as driving a truck and loading boxes at a warehouse.

Throughout the movie, we follow the struggles of Wheeler as he tries to make a name for himself in the competitive world of country music. When he is not playing at bars and coffee shops, he is networking with other musicians and music executives, trying to get his big break.

One of the key relationships in the movie is that between Wheeler and Kris Kristofferson's character, who is a well-known Nashville musician. Kristofferson plays the role of an older, wiser mentor to Wheeler, who gives him advice and guidance on how to succeed in the music industry. Audrey Spillman also appears in the movie, playing herself as a songwriter who befriends Wheeler and helps him in his career.

As Wheeler struggles to make a name for himself, we see the toll it takes on his personal life. He misses his family and friends back in Texas, and he is faced with a tough decision when his girlfriend comes to visit him in Nashville. Should he stay in Nashville and pursue his dreams, or go back home to his old life?

The movie's narrative is heavily inspired by the life of Stephen Dorff's own father, Steve Dorff, who is a renowned songwriter in Nashville. The movie uses this connection to bring a level of authenticity to the story, as well as to showcase some of Steve Dorff's original music in the film.

Overall, Wheeler is a well-made drama with good performances from its cast. The movie is shot beautifully on location in Nashville, and it captures the essence of the country music industry. While the story is predictable in some parts, it is still engaging and emotional, and it will leave viewers rooting for Wheeler to succeed in his dreams.

Wheeler is a 2017 drama. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9 and a MetaScore of 58.

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  • Release Date
    2017
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (510)
  • Metascore
    58