Piano Blues (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Piano Blues is a music and documentary film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.
Who’s in it. Piano Blues stars Ray Charles as Self, Dave Brubeck as Self, Clint Eastwood as Self and Cab Calloway as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Piano Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piano Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piano Blues tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piano Blues (2003)?
- In AU, Piano Blues is available to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Piano Blues worth watching?
- Piano Blues holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Piano Blues?
- Piano Blues stars Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Clint Eastwood, Cab Calloway and Nat King Cole.
- When was Piano Blues released?
- Piano Blues was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.