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Bolden

4.120191h 48mRMovieDramaMusic

A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.

DirectorDan Pritzker
WritersDan Pritzker·David Rothschild
ProducersEd Arrendell·Jonathan Cornick

Where to watch

HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Dan Pritzker

GCGary Carr
Gary Carr
Buddy Bolden
MRMichael Rooker
Michael Rooker
Pat McMurphy
IMIan McShane
Ian McShane
Judge Perry
YDYaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta
Nora Bolden
SBSer'Darius Blain
Ser'Darius Blain
Willie Cornish
RWReno Wilson
Reno Wilson
Louis Armstrong
KJKelvin Harrison Jr.
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Frankie Dusen
EHErik LaRay Harvey
Erik LaRay Harvey
Bartley
RRRobert Ri'chard
Robert Ri'chard
George Baquet
KWKarimah Westbrook
Karimah Westbrook
Alice Bolden
JKJoNell Kennedy
JoNell Kennedy
Ida Bass
SR
Serena Reeder
Mavis

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Bolden — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bolden?

Bolden is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bolden on Netflix?

No, Bolden is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Bolden on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bolden isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Bolden for free?

Bolden is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is Bolden based on a true story?

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