Wild Man Blues (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Wild Man Blues is a music and documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Wild Man Blues is a 1998 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, about the musical avocation of actor/director/comic Woody Allen. The film takes its name from a jazz composition sometimes attributed to Jelly Roll Morton and sometimes to Louis Armstrong and recorded by both (among others). Allen's love of early 20th century New Orleans music is depicted through his 1996 tour of Europe with his New Orleans Jazz Band. Allen has played clarinet with this band for over 25 years. Although Allen's European tour is the film's primary focus, it was also notable as the first major public showcase for Allen's relationship with Soon-Yi Previn.
Who’s in it. Wild Man Blues stars Woody Allen as Self, Letty Aronson as Self, Soon-Yi Previn as Self and Dan Barrett as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Wild Man Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $425.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Man Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Man Blues tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Man Blues (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Man Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Man Blues worth watching?
- Wild Man Blues holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Man Blues?
- Wild Man Blues stars Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Soon-Yi Previn, Dan Barrett and Simon Wettenhall.
- When was Wild Man Blues released?
- Wild Man Blues was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.