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Lady Sings the Blues

6.919722h 24mRMovieDramaMusic

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship…

DirectorSidney J. Furie
WritersTerence McCloy·Suzanne de Passe
ProducersJay Weston·Berry Gordy

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Cast · Directed by Sidney J. Furie

DRDiana Ross
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
BWBilly Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay
RPRichard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Piano Man
JCJames T. Callahan
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley
PHPaul Hampton
Paul Hampton
Harry
SMSid Melton
Sid Melton
Jerry
VCVirginia Capers
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday
YFYvonne Fair
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne
ISIsabel Sanford
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
TL
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute
NGNed Glass
Ned Glass
The Agent
MSMilton Selzer
Milton Selzer
The Doctor

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Lady Sings the Blues — streaming FAQ

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Lady Sings the Blues isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Lady Sings the Blues on Netflix?

No, Lady Sings the Blues is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Lady Sings the Blues on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Lady Sings the Blues for free?

Lady Sings the Blues isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 30, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Lady Sings the Blues based on a true story?

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