

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
2024, French. Directed by Johan Grimonprez.
Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Johan GrimonprezDirector
- Patrice LumumbaSelf (archive footage)
- Louis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)
- Nikita KhrushchevSelf (archive footage)
- Dizzy GillespieSelf (archive footage)
- Andrée BlouinSelf (archive footage)
- Abbey LincolnSelf (archive footage)
- Max RoachSelf (archive footage)
- Malcolm XSelf (archive footage)
- Nina SimoneSelf (archive footage)
- John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
- Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)
- Miriam MakebaSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 11 September 2024
- Country
- Belgium, France, Netherlands
- Written by
- Johan Grimonprez
- Box office
- $311K
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat: quick answers
Is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat on?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
If you liked Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, try Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, Supersonic, Cold Case Hammarskjöld.
Who directed Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) was directed by Johan Grimonprez and stars Patrice Lumumba, Louis Armstrong, Nikita Khrushchev.