Lady Sings the Blues
1972, French. Directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
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 with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 1972.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 October 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, Terence McCloy
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $20M
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What Lady Sings the Blues is based on
Lady Sings the Blues is based on Lady Sings the Blues, a 1956 memoir or autobiography by William Dufty and Billie Holiday, published by Doubleday.
Memoir or autobiography · 1956
Lady Sings the Blues
By William Dufty and Billie Holiday
Published by Doubleday
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Lady Sings the Blues: quick answers
Is Lady Sings the Blues worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Lady Sings the Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lady Sings the Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lady Sings the Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lady Sings the Blues is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lady Sings the Blues on?
Lady Sings the Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 1972. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lady Sings the Blues?
If you liked Lady Sings the Blues, try The Doors, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Get On Up.
Who directed Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) was directed by Sidney J. Furie and stars Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor.
What is Lady Sings the Blues based on?
Lady Sings the Blues is based on Lady Sings the Blues, a 1956 memoir or autobiography by William Dufty and Billie Holiday, published by Doubleday.