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Born to Be Blue

6.520151h 37mMovieDramaMusic

Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.

DirectorRobert Budreau
WriterRobert Budreau
ProducersOlivier Gauriat·Jennifer Jonas

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Cast · Directed by Robert Budreau

EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Chet Baker
CECarmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo
Jane/Elaine
CRCallum Keith Rennie
Callum Keith Rennie
Dick
SMStephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie
Dad
JGJanet-Laine Green
Janet-Laine Green
Mom
TNTony Nappo
Tony Nappo
Officer Reid
JTJanine Theriault
Janine Theriault
Florence
TNTony Nardi
Tony Nardi
Nicholas
KBKatie Boland
Katie Boland
Sarah
DLDan Lett
Dan Lett
Danny Friedman
SWSophia Walker
Sophia Walker
Real Sophia
KHKevin Hanchard
Kevin Hanchard
Dizzy Gillespie

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Born to Be Blue — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Born to Be Blue?

Born to Be Blue is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born to Be Blue on Netflix?

No, Born to Be Blue is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

Is Born to Be Blue on Amazon Prime Video?

Born to Be Blue isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Born to Be Blue for free?

Born to Be Blue is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Born to Be Blue based on a true story?

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