B.B. King & Friends (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1987, B.B. King & Friends is a music film, running about 56 minutes. “A night of blistering Blues” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Etta James, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Billy Ocean & Phil Collins.
Who’s in it. B.B. King & Friends stars B.B. King as Himself, Stevie Ray Vaughan as Himself, Phil Collins as Him Self and Dr. John as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, B.B. King & Friends sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch B.B. King & Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of B.B. King & Friends tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B.B. King & Friends (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for B.B. King & Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is B.B. King & Friends worth watching?
- B.B. King & Friends holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in B.B. King & Friends?
- B.B. King & Friends stars B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Phil Collins, Dr. John and Eric Clapton.
- When was B.B. King & Friends released?
- B.B. King & Friends was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.