DRAMA . 1980 . 1h 38m . 5.1/10

One-Trick Pony_

"Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors."

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.

Starring Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn
Box Office $843K
5.1/10
Rating
$843K
Box Office
1h 38m
Runtime
1980
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Rock & roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors.

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.

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Cast
Paul Simon stars as Jonah in One-Trick Pony.
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Year context
One-Trick Pony was released 46 years ago in 1980.
Overview
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling...
One-Trick Pony is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

CAST (20)

Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Jonah
Blair Brown
Blair Brown
Marion
Rip Torn
Rip Torn
Walter Fox
Joan Hackett
Joan Hackett
Lonnie Fox
Allen Garfield
Allen Garfield
Cal van Damp
Mare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Modeena Dandridge
MP
Michael Pearlman
Matty Levin
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Steve Kunelian
Steve Gadd
Steve Gadd
Danny Duggin
EG
Eric Gale
Lee-Andrew Parker
Tony Levin
Tony Levin
John DiBatista
RT
Richard Tee
Clarence Franklin
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Bernie Wepner
Kate Pierson
Kate Pierson
Self
FS
Fred Schneider
Self
Keith Strickland
Keith Strickland
Self
Cindy Wilson
Cindy Wilson
Self
RW
Ricky Wilson
Self
John Sebastian
John Sebastian
Member of the Lovin' Spoonful
Steve Boone
Steve Boone
Member of the Lovin' Spoonful

BOX OFFICE

$843K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (11 votes)
Box Office
$843,215

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is One-Trick Pony about?
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
How long is One-Trick Pony?
One-Trick Pony has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in One-Trick Pony?
The cast of One-Trick Pony includes Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett, Allen Garfield.
How much did One-Trick Pony make at the box office?
One-Trick Pony earned $843,215 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of One-Trick Pony?
One-Trick Pony has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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