Sita Sings the Blues (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Sita Sings the Blues is a fantasy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Nina Paley, running about 82 minutes. “The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
Who’s in it. Sita Sings the Blues stars Reena Shah as Sita, Debargo Sanyal as Rama, Annette Hanshaw as Sita (singing) and Aseem Chhabra as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sita Sings the Blues has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sita Sings the Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sita Sings the Blues tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sita Sings the Blues (2008)?
- In US, Sita Sings the Blues is available to stream on OVID, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sita Sings the Blues worth watching?
- Sita Sings the Blues holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sita Sings the Blues?
- Sita Sings the Blues stars Reena Shah, Debargo Sanyal, Annette Hanshaw, Aseem Chhabra and Bhavana Nagulapally.
- When was Sita Sings the Blues released?
- Sita Sings the Blues was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.