Great Balls of Fire is a 1987 American biographical drama film that tells the story of the musician Jerry Lee Lewis. The film was released on DVD in the United States in 2005 by Warner Home Video. The DVD contains the complete theatrical version of the movie. It features Dennis Quaid in the role of Jerry Lee Lewis and Winona Ryder as his wife Myra. The narrative follows Lewis rise to fame in the 1950s and his controversial marriage to a young cousin. Critics praised the acting and the depiction of the rock and roll era. The film is often classified as a drama but was originally placed in the comedy category for online searches. The DVD includes bonus features such as a commentary track and behind the scenes footage. The runtime is approximately 115 minutes. The DVD offers subtitles in English and Spanish. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital five one. The film is rated PG for some language and thematic elements. The DVD was released in a standard edition and later in a collector s edition with additional memorabilia. The DVD packaging features a stylized image of a piano and a guitar. The film was directed by Jim McBride and produced by Arthur Hiller. The DVD release includes a photo gallery of production stills. The film captures the energy of early rock and roll and the personal turmoil of the protagonist. The item was added to iOctavio com on 11 February 2006. The original categorization as comedy was intended to help users locate the item through web searches.