Born to Be Blue
Seen it?2015 | 97 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$830K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Budreau
- Ethan HawkeChet Baker
- Carmen EjogoJane/Elaine
- Callum Keith RennieDick
- Stephen McHattieDad
- Janet-Laine GreenMom
- Tony NappoOfficer Reid
- Janine TheriaultFlorence
- Tony NardiNicholas
- Katie BolandSarah
- Dan LettDanny Friedman