

What Happened, Miss Simone?
2015, English. Directed by Liz Garbus.
Her story. Her voice.
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 404 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What Happened, Miss Simone?
What Happened, Miss Simone? is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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- Released
- 22 January 2015
- Country
- United States of America
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What Happened, Miss Simone?: quick answers
Is What Happened, Miss Simone? worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 404 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Happened, Miss Simone??
What Happened, Miss Simone? runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does What Happened, Miss Simone? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Happened, Miss Simone?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Happened, Miss Simone? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for What Happened, Miss Simone? yet.
Which OTT platform is What Happened, Miss Simone? on?
What Happened, Miss Simone? is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Happened, Miss Simone??
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Who directed What Happened, Miss Simone??
What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) was directed by Liz Garbus and stars Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory.