Eighty-nine year old trumpeting legend Clark Terry has mentored jazz wonders like Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, but Terry’s most unlikely friendship is with Justin Kauflin, a 23-year-old blind piano player with uncanny talent, but debilitating nerves. As Justin prepares for the most pivotal moment in his budding career, Terry’s ailing health threatens to end his own.
In the United States, Keep on Keepin' On streams on Lionsgate+ and FUEL TV+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.
Is Keep on Keepin' On worth watching?
77
GreatGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (66).
Is Keep on Keepin' On okay for kids?
R
Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Keep on Keepin' On plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching Keep on Keepin' On?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.