Mo' Better Blues
1990, English. Directed by Spike Lee.
Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 268 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Mo' Better Blues isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Spike LeeDirector
- Denzel WashingtonBleek Gilliam
- Spike LeeGiant
- Wesley SnipesShadow Henderson (Sax)
- Giancarlo EspositoLeft Hand Lacey (Piano)
- Robin HarrisButterbean Jones
- Joie LeeIndigo
- Bill NunnBottom Hammer
- John TurturroMoe Flatbush
- Dick Anthony WilliamsBig Stop Williams
- Cynda WilliamsClarke Bentancourt
- Nicholas TurturroJosh Flatbush
- Samuel L. JacksonMadlock
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Spike Lee
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $16M
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Mo' Better Blues: quick answers
Is Mo' Better Blues worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 268 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Mo' Better Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mo' Better Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mo' Better Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mo' Better Blues is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mo' Better Blues on?
Mo' Better Blues isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mo' Better Blues?
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Who directed Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues (1990) was directed by Spike Lee and stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes.