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Too Late Blues

1961Movie1 h 43 minNR

DramaMusic
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes82%72%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes82%72%

Summary

Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Directed by
John Cassavetes
Written by
John Cassavetes, Richard Carr
Produced by
John Cassavetes
Music by
David Raksin

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Facts

November 1, 1961 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
November 1, 1961
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$375,000
Available in
23 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Too Late Blues?"

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Where can I stream Too Late Blues?

Kanopy

In the United States, Too Late Blues is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Too Late Blues worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Too Late Blues plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Too Late Blues good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.