Billie (2020)
Overview
‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.
Where to watch Billie
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex, YouTube Free | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video +3 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +4 |
| Spain | CaixaForum+ | — | — |
| Italy | MYmovies One | CHILI | CHILI |
| Netherlands | — | meJane | meJane |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Apple TV, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime +1 | Apple TV, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Billie in 8 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Billie about?
‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’. Billie is a Documentary, Music movie, released on 2020-09-30, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Billie worth watching?
TMDB users rate Billie 6.9 out of 10 from 26 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Billie?
In the United Kingdom, Billie is free to watch on Rakuten TV, Plex and YouTube Free and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Erskine
Cast
- Billie Holiday as self
- Tony Bennett as self
- Count Basie as self
- Charles Mingus as self
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Sources
Details and the 6.9/10 rating from Billie on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.