GoodWatchSign up

Betty: They Say I’m Different

2017·Movie
54min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes67%–
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes67%–

Watch

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopy

Set your services

Betty: They Say I’m Different fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Peaceful moviesAtmospheric movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

An aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty Mabry Davis arrived on the scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality, iconic fashion style and outrageous funk. She befriended Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, wrote songs for the Chambers Brothers and The Commodores and married Miles Davis, turning him from jazz to funk and then went on to ignite stages in the 70s with her sassy sexed up mix of hard rock and bluesy funk, inspiring artists from Prince to Erykah Badu to Karen 0 and Peaches. Then she vanished…
Music DocumentaryBiographicalCultural Icon70s Funk & SoulBoundary-Breaking ArtistArchival FootageEmpowering NarrativeHistorical ContextJazz Fusion

Crew

Directed by:
Philip Cox
Written by:
Philip Cox

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Betty: They Say I’m Different

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Betty: They Say I’m Different legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeFandorPluto TVNight Flight+

Betty: They Say I’m Different is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Betty: They Say I’m Different worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Betty: They Say I’m Different rated?

Sexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: sexual content and drug use.

How long is Betty: They Say I’m Different?

0 h 54 min

Betty: They Say I’m Different runs 0 h 54 min.

Is Betty: They Say I’m Different based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Betty: They Say I’m Different?

Critics67
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Betty: They Say I’m Different much the same way.

What language is Betty: They Say I’m Different in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Betty: They Say I’m Different?

7CAESGBGGMXSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Betty: They Say I’m Different in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.