Too Late Blues (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1961, Too Late Blues is a drama and music film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 103 minutes. “The Bold Story Of A Man Caught Between Two Strange Loves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
Who’s in it. Too Late Blues stars Bobby Darin as John 'Ghost' Wakefield, Stella Stevens as Jess Polanski, Everett Chambers as Benny Flowers and Nick Dennis as Nick Bubalinas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Too Late Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Too Late Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Late Blues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Late Blues (1961)?
- In US, Too Late Blues 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 Too Late Blues worth watching?
- Too Late Blues 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 Too Late Blues?
- Too Late Blues stars Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis and Vince Edwards.
- When was Too Late Blues released?
- Too Late Blues was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.