Bye Bye Blues (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Bye Bye Blues is a drama, romance and music film directed by Anne Wheeler, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Story about a WWII wife & mother who joins a local dance band to provide for family while husband at war. Romantic involvement with one of the band members make her decisions difficult when husband returns from war. Story watches the progression of the band as it grows into a popular, successful recording and touring group. Excellent music and soundtrack.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Blues stars Michael Ontkean as Teddy Cooper, Rebecca Jenkins as Daisy Cooper, Chad Krowchuk as Richard Cooper (5 years) and Jyoti Dhembre as Iyah (Nanny), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bye Bye Blues has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $161.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Blues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Blues (1989)?
- In CA, Bye Bye Blues is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bye Bye Blues worth watching?
- Bye Bye Blues holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Blues?
- Bye Bye Blues stars Michael Ontkean, Rebecca Jenkins, Chad Krowchuk, Jyoti Dhembre and Sumant Mastaher.
- When was Bye Bye Blues released?
- Bye Bye Blues was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.