Deep Blues (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1992, Deep Blues is a music and documentary film directed by Robert Mugge, running about 91 minutes. “A Musical Pilgrimage to The Crossroads” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This warm 90 minutes documentary shows us unknown blues musicians from Mississippi. They play everywhere : on the streets, in dirty little bars, in a barber shop, in big clubs. The film really captures the true faces of blues and shows us that this music had nothing to do with nostalgia or record company hypes. Documentary on the Delta blues.
Who’s in it. Deep Blues stars R. L. Burnside as Himself, Junior Kimbrough as Himself, Big Jack Johnson as Himself and Robert Palmer as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Deep Blues sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel 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 Deep Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deep Blues tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deep Blues (1992)?
- In US, Deep Blues is available to stream on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, 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 Deep Blues worth watching?
- Deep Blues holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deep Blues?
- Deep Blues stars R. L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Big Jack Johnson, Robert Palmer and Dave Stewart.
- When was Deep Blues released?
- Deep Blues was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.