Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2024, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is a documentary, history and music film directed by Johan Grimonprez, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.
Who’s in it. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat stars Patrice Lumumba as Self (archive footage), Louis Armstrong as Self (archive footage), Nikita Khrushchev as Self (archive footage) and Dizzy Gillespie as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024)?
- In US, Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat worth watching?
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, history and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat stars Patrice Lumumba, Louis Armstrong, Nikita Khrushchev, Dizzy Gillespie and Andrée Blouin.
- When was Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat released?
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.