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Billie

2020·Movie
1h 36min
75
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She sang the truth, she paid the price

‘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’.
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Where can I stream Billie legally?

You can watch it free with ads on VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Billie worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Billie?

1 h 36 min

Billie runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Billie?

Critics84
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Billie higher (84) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Billie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Billie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Billie in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.