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Diedrich Bader, Dabney Coleman, Erika Eleniak, Cloris Leachman, Rob Schneider ... see more see more... , Lea Thompson , Lily Tomlin , Jim Varney , Linda Carlson , Penny Fuller , Kevin Connolly , Buddy Ebsen , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Dolly Parton , Michael Cassidy , Gary Cervantes , Eddie de Harp , Robert Easton , Carmen Filpi , George Foster , Taylor Gilbert , Amy Golden , Leann Hunley , Mickey Jones , Ernie Lively , Charles McGowan , Lisa Montgomery , Marti Muller , Ronan O'Casey , James O'Sullivan , Randi Pareira , Beverly Polcyn , Jason Roberts , Lyman Ward , David Byrd , Patrick Cranshaw , Stan Mazin , Glenn Daniels , Charlie Heath , Eric "Sparky" Edwards , David Crowley

Penelope Spheeris directed this compulsively faithful film adaptation of the popular 1960s television series. The familiar story 'bout a man named Jed Clampett (Jim Varney), a poor mountaineer who bar... read more read more...ely kept his family fed, continues to follow the TV show's format. Jed discovers oil on his Arkansas property and overnight becomes a multi-millionaire. He moves his family to Beverly Hills, wanting to turn his daughter Ellie May (Erika Eleniak) into a sophisticated woman. At his new Beverly Hills mansion, he meets Mr. Drysdale (Dabney Coleman), a kow-towing banker, and Drysdale's assistant, the repressed crone Miss Hathaway (Lily Tomlin). Jed announces that he would like to re-marry, and that leaves the door open for Drysdale's scheming lackey Woodrow Tyler (Rob Schneider) and his fortune-hunting partner Laura Jackson (Lea Thompson) to make the moves on Jed. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: January 1, 2002

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  • April 22, 2012
    I've seen this comedy so many times back in the day, though far from good, this a mediocre comedy to say the least. The film did possess a few good laughs, but the acting was not good and the script was pretty bland. For mild entertainment value, the film does its job. If you're ... read morelooking for a great comedy that's memorable, then this isn't it. The film is mediocre to say the least, and this film is quite forgettable. The Beverly Hillbillies is not a film that withstands multiple viewings. The film makes you laugh, but the problem is that there's really no substance to its plot. Mindless entertainment comes to mind when I think of this flick, and overall it's mediocre. This is one of those films that could maybe have been good, instead it suffers far too much from a poorly written script. Though this is better than The Dukes of Hazzard film, this one still lacks anything to truly please an audience. This film is mildly amusing with a few good laughs, but is never anything good or great either. Director Penelope Spheeris succeeded once with a comedy with Wayne's World. This comedy is mediocre with a few good laughs here and there, but misses the mark at being a good comedy.
  • February 26, 2011
    I like remakes of shows sometimes and this was one of them. I find that I like this one just as much as the old version. Varney lends a serious tone and is nothing like Ernest and I enjoyed seeing him do something more dramatic. I love Ernest but I always knew Varney was capable ... read moreof pulling off a more serious role. He was outstanding in this and 90% of the reason why I watched it. When I saw Varney come down the stairs in a black hat, pants, jacket and a white shirt, I thought, "Weeee, doggie. Seeexxxyyy." Lily Tomlin was just hilarious and I couldn't help but have a smile on my face when she appeared on screen. I realized that with her, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman, it was a 9 to 5 reunion. Diedrich Bader as 'Jethro Bodine' was so mindless and I cracked up when he thought he had figured out how to bowl. He kind of reminded me of Ernest, but without the charm. I like Lea Thompson but I hated her character, 'Laura Jackson'. She was a cold hearted con artist and 'Woodrow Tyler' was no better. But Rob is great in this one as well. Cloris Leachman was a hoot as 'Granny' and I've been a fan since I saw her as the witch in 'Hansel and Gretel'. Erika Eleniak as 'Elly May' was fitting and I think she did a great job. It was so funny to watch them shoot people the bird because they thought that was how people said 'hi' in CA. But, I'll still have to say that Varney rules!! One of my favorite lines was, "That's real nice, son. This here's what I carry". And Varney picks up a huge rifle and points it at those hooligans.
  • November 4, 2008
    Diedrich Bader is really the only reason to see this movie. He does some brilliant work in it.
  • September 14, 2007
    i thought it was reli good and funny and very unlikely but very funny gd laugh
  • August 5, 2007
    I loved the TV show, this movie just isn't the same.
  • January 26, 2007
    Silly update of a silly tv show.
  • April 4, 2009
    One of my favorite film adaptations of a television show.
  • December 19, 2008
    Kinda dumb and stupid. Some parts were a bit funny, but it's similar to the TV show. Nothing else.
  • January 12, 2012
    This has to be 1 of the dumbest movies of all times & I HATED every minute of it.I HATED the TV show & now I HATE the movie.The best thing about The Beverly Hillbillies was Cloris Leachman as Granny.I did kinda like Diedrich Bader for a minute or 2 there as Jethro but eventually ... read morethe act got annoying.I could not watch it through till the end & turned it off.I suggest not wasting your time or $$$ on this garbage
  • March 11, 2011
    Cloris Leachman as Granny? Brilliant. It's not great, but it is probably the only movie I can tolerate Jim Varney in ... and Lily Tomlin is always a plus.

Critic Reviews


Jonathan Rosenbaum
May 13, 2008
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Four writers worked on the script, and they all should hang their heads in shame. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
May 13, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety

It's thin stuff, but the ingratiating naivete of the characters and the aw-shucks friendliness of the cast are disarming, and it becomes easy to just let this go down as a country tune with some moons... Full Review

Janet Maslin
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times

You'll hate yourself for enjoying this, but enjoy it you will. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Tomlin finds the humor and the heart in these hillbillies. The rest is just crude oil.

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Imagine the dumbest half-hour sitcom you've ever seen, spin it out to 93 minutes by making it even more thin and shallow, and you have this movie. It's appalling. It's not even really a good version o... Full Review

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

Like the old show, the movie glides by quickly and pleasantly. If it's nothing fancy, it's mighty sweet. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Perhaps the clearest evidence of the dearth of original ideas in Hollywood is the constant need to regurgitate old, worn-out television series. Full Review

Jonathan Shade
May 13, 2008
Jonathan Shade, Empire Magazine

With films like these, it's a wonder studios still think it's a good idea to regurgitate the past. Full Review

Daniel Etherington
May 13, 2008
Daniel Etherington, Film4

An endearing revival for TV's favourite hicks. Full Review

May 13, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

This big-screen expansion boasts one of the richest comic ensembles in recent memory, working well under Penelope Spheeris... About all that's missing is a point. Full Review

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