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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

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A musical portrait of Texas bluesman 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.

DirectorsLes Blank·Skip Gerson
ProducerLes Blank

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Les Blank

LHLightnin' Hopkins
Lightnin' Hopkins
Self
BB
Billy Bizor
Self
MLMance Lipscomb
Mance Lipscomb
Self
RA
Ruth Ames
Self (as Ruth 'Blues' Ames)

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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins?

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins on Netflix?

No, The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins on Amazon Prime Video?

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins 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 The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins for free?

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins?

Yes — The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins is followed by A Well Spent Life (1971) in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure.

Is there a prequel to The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins?

Yes — God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance (1968) comes before The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure.

Is The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins part of a trilogy?

No — The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins is part of the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure, which has 14 films.

How many movies are in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure?

There are 14 films in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure: God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance (1968), The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968), A Well Spent Life (1971), Spend It All (1972), Dry Wood (1973), Hot Pepper (1973), Always for Pleasure (1978), Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980), Sprout Wings and Fly (1983), In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984), Gap-Toothed Women (1987), Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana (1990), Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995) and The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1995).