Ballad in Blue (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Ballad in Blue is a drama and music film directed by Paul Henreid, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.
Who’s in it. Ballad in Blue stars Ray Charles as himself, Tom Bell as Steve Collins, Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison and Dawn Addams as Gina Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ballad in Blue has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Ballad in Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballad in Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballad in Blue (1965)?
- In US, Ballad in Blue 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 Ballad in Blue worth watching?
- Ballad in Blue holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ballad in Blue?
- Ballad in Blue stars Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams and Piers Bishop.
- When was Ballad in Blue released?
- Ballad in Blue was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.