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Billie

6.920201h 36mMovieDocumentaryMusic

‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over…

DirectorJames Erskine
WriterJames Erskine
ProducersVictoria Gregory·Barry Clark Ewers

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Erskine

BHBillie Holiday
Billie Holiday
self
TBTony Bennett
Tony Bennett
self
CBCount Basie
Count Basie
self
CMCharles Mingus
Charles Mingus
self

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Billie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Billie?

Billie isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Billie on Netflix?

No, Billie is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Billie on Amazon Prime Video?

Billie isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Billie for free?

Billie isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Billie based on a true story?

Yes — Billie is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).