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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

2026·Movie
1h 45min
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Rotten Tomatoes90%–
IMDb8.8Rotten Tomatoes90%–

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With his signature gospel sound on the Hammond B3, Billy Preston doublehandedly elevated the greatest artists of his time – from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, from Aretha Franklin to Eric Clapton, from Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand to Sly and the Family Stone. In our film, we explore Billy's career and influence on generations of musicians, as he scored several number one hits of his own and became one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. He did all of this as a soul divided -- by his deep roots in the church, in constant conflict with his identity as a gay Black man, searching for a family of his own that would accept him for who he was.
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Crew

Directed by:
Paris Barclay
Written by:
Paris Barclay, Cheo Hodari Coker
Produced by:
Paris Barclay, Bruce Resnikoff, Olivia Harrison
Composed by:
Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge

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Is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It?

1 h 45 min

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It?

Critics90
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It much the same way.

What language is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.