Born to Be Blue (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, Born to Be Blue is a drama and music film directed by Robert Budreau, running about 97 minutes. “Love is instramental” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.
Who’s in it. Born to Be Blue stars Ethan Hawke as Chet Baker, Carmen Ejogo as Jane/Elaine, Callum Keith Rennie as Dick and Stephen McHattie as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Born to Be Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $830.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV 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 Born to Be Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Be Blue (2015)?
- In US, Born to Be Blue is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, 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 Born to Be Blue worth watching?
- Born to Be Blue holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Be Blue?
- Born to Be Blue stars Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie, Stephen McHattie and Janet-Laine Green.
- When was Born to Be Blue released?
- Born to Be Blue was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.