Mo' Better Blues

19902h 9m6.5(268 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

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.

Mo' Better Blues (1990) is a drama and music film directed by Spike Lee. It stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Wesley Snipes. The film runs for 2 hours 9 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 268 votes.

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Director

Spike Lee

Cast

Denzel Washington

Bleek Gilliam

Spike Lee

Giant

Wesley Snipes

Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Esposito

Left Hand Lacey (Piano)

Robin Harris

Butterbean Jones

Joie Lee

Indigo

Bill Nunn

Bottom Hammer

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Who stars in Mo' Better Blues?

Mo' Better Blues stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, and Giancarlo Esposito, and was directed by Spike Lee.

How long is Mo' Better Blues?

Mo' Better Blues has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes.

When did Mo' Better Blues come out?

Mo' Better Blues was released in 1990.

What genre is Mo' Better Blues?

Mo' Better Blues is a drama and music film.

Is Mo' Better Blues worth watching?

Mo' Better Blues holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.