Mo' Better Blues (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Mo' Better Blues is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Spike Lee, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
Who’s in it. Mo' Better Blues stars Denzel Washington as Bleek Gilliam, Spike Lee as Giant, Wesley Snipes as Shadow Henderson (Sax) and Giancarlo Esposito as Left Hand Lacey (Piano), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mo' Better Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
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 Mo' Better Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mo' Better Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mo' Better Blues (1990)?
- In US, Mo' Better Blues 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 Mo' Better Blues worth watching?
- Mo' Better Blues holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mo' Better Blues?
- Mo' Better Blues stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito and John Turturro.
- When was Mo' Better Blues released?
- Mo' Better Blues was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.