What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, What Happened, Miss Simone? is a music and documentary film directed by Liz Garbus, running about 101 minutes. “Her story. Her voice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Who’s in it. What Happened, Miss Simone? stars Nina Simone as Herself, Lisa Simone as Herself, Dick Gregory as Himself and Stanley Crouch as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, What Happened, Miss Simone? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Happened, Miss Simone? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Happened, Miss Simone? tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)?
- In US, What Happened, Miss Simone? is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Happened, Miss Simone? worth watching?
- What Happened, Miss Simone? holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What Happened, Miss Simone??
- What Happened, Miss Simone? stars Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch and Elisabeth Henry-Macari.
- When was What Happened, Miss Simone? released?
- What Happened, Miss Simone? was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.