Beware of Mr. Baker (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2012, Beware of Mr. Baker is a music and documentary film directed by Jay Bulger, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Who’s in it. Beware of Mr. Baker stars Ginger Baker as Self, Jay Bulger as Self, Eric Clapton as Self and Jack Bruce as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Beware of Mr. Baker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Beware of Mr. Baker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beware of Mr. Baker tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)?
- In US, Beware of Mr. Baker is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Beware of Mr. Baker worth watching?
- Beware of Mr. Baker 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 Beware of Mr. Baker?
- Beware of Mr. Baker stars Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Bob Adcock.
- When was Beware of Mr. Baker released?
- Beware of Mr. Baker was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
