Lightning in a Bottle (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Lightning in a Bottle is a music and documentary film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 103 minutes. “A One Night History of the Blues” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.
Who’s in it. Lightning in a Bottle stars Gregg Allman, Solomon Burke, Bill Cosby and Chuck D, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lightning in a Bottle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lightning in a Bottle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightning in a Bottle tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightning in a Bottle (2004)?
- In US, Lightning in a Bottle is available to 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 Lightning in a Bottle worth watching?
- Lightning in a Bottle holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lightning in a Bottle?
- Lightning in a Bottle stars Gregg Allman, Solomon Burke, Bill Cosby, Chuck D and Buddy Guy.
- When was Lightning in a Bottle released?
- Lightning in a Bottle was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.