Blues for Willadean (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2012, Blues for Willadean is a drama film directed by Del Shores, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The film adaptation of Del Shores' hit play. Under the thumb of her abusive husband, post-middle age Willadean feels life has passed her by until she makes some unlikely friends. Del Shores adapts this uplifting story from his play "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife."
Who’s in it. Blues for Willadean stars Beth Grant as Willadeen Winkler, Octavia Spencer as LeSonia Robinson, Dale Dickey as Rayleen Hobbs and David Steen as J.D. Winkler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Blues for Willadean has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blues for Willadean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blues for Willadean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blues for Willadean (2012)?
- In US, Blues for Willadean is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blues for Willadean worth watching?
- Blues for Willadean holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blues for Willadean?
- Blues for Willadean stars Beth Grant, Octavia Spencer, Dale Dickey, David Steen and Debby Holiday.
- When was Blues for Willadean released?
- Blues for Willadean was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.