The Amazing Nina Simone (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, The Amazing Nina Simone is a music, history and documentary film directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, running about 110 minutes. “The Nina Simone film we should all be watching” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 of the subject’s friends, family, band members, lovers and fellow activists. The film has been called the best of the three Nina Simone films by The New Yorker Magazine.
Who’s in it. The Amazing Nina Simone stars Nina Simone as Self (archive footage), Eric Burdon as Himself, Nikki Giovanni as Herself and Marla Glen as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Amazing Nina Simone 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 The Amazing Nina Simone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Nina Simone tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Nina Simone (2015)?
- In US, The Amazing Nina Simone 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 The Amazing Nina Simone worth watching?
- The Amazing Nina Simone holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amazing Nina Simone?
- The Amazing Nina Simone stars Nina Simone, Eric Burdon, Nikki Giovanni, Marla Glen and Billy Vera.
- When was The Amazing Nina Simone released?
- The Amazing Nina Simone was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.