The United States vs. Billie Holiday
2021, English. Directed by Lee Daniels.
Her voice would not be silenced.
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- 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 324 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is streaming on Hulu in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Andra DayBillie Holiday
- Trevante RhodesJimmy Fletcher
- Garrett HedlundHarry Anslinger
- Leslie JordanReginald Lord Devine
- Miss LawrenceMiss Freddy
- Adriane LenoxMrs. Fletcher
- Natasha LyonneTallulah Bankhead
- Rob MorganLouis McKay
- Da'Vine Joy RandolphRoslyn
- Evan RossAgent Williams
- Tyler James WilliamsLester 'Prez' Young
- Tone BellJohn Levy
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Suzan-Lori Parks
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The United States vs. Billie Holiday: quick answers
Is The United States vs. Billie Holiday worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 324 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The United States vs. Billie Holiday have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The United States vs. Billie Holiday on?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is streaming on Hulu in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
If you liked The United States vs. Billie Holiday, try Get On Up, Cadillac Records, Blaze.
Who directed The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) was directed by Lee Daniels and stars Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund.