Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Life made him tough. Love made him strong. Music made him hard.

2007 · 96 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Music

Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

Directed by Jake Kasdan · Written by Jake Kasdan

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