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Billie

6.920201h 36m15MovieDocumentaryMusic

‘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
ProducersBarry Clark Ewers·Victoria Gregory

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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 is streaming on Rakuten TV, Plex and YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and JustWatch TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Billie on Netflix?

No, Billie is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Rakuten TV and Plex.

Is Billie on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Billie for free?

Billie is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and YouTube Free in United Kingdom.

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).