
Mo' Better Blues
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Mo' Better Blues
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1990-08-03
- Runtime: 129 minutes
- Rating: 6.475/10 (241 votes)
- Budget: $10,000,000
- Revenue: $16,153,593
- Production Companies: 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1653
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington
as Bleek Gilliam

Spike Lee
as Giant

Wesley Snipes
as Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Esposito
as Left Hand Lacey (Piano)

John Turturro
as Moe Flatbush

Nicholas Turturro
as Josh Flatbush

Robin Harris
as Butterbean Jones

Joie Lee
as Indigo

Charlie Murphy
as Eggy

Cynda Williams
as Clarke Bentancourt
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Trailers & Clips
Mo' Better Blues | Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes Perform "Mo' Better Blues"
Mo' Better Blues Official Trailer #1 - Giancarlo Esposito Movie (1990) HD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mo' Better Blues?▼
Mo' Better Blues is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1990-08-03.
Who are the main actors in Mo' Better Blues?▼
The main cast includes Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, .
Where can I watch Mo' Better Blues online?▼
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Is Mo' Better Blues based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Mo' Better Blues?▼
Mo' Better Blues has an IMDb rating of 6.475/10 based on 241 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Mo' Better Blues?▼
The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $16,153,593 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Mo' Better Blues?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Mo' Better Blues filmed?▼
Mo' Better Blues was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Mo' Better Blues?▼
The total runtime of Mo' Better Blues is 129 minutes.
Is Mo' Better Blues suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Mo' Better Blues?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mo' Better Blues.
Does Mo' Better Blues have a post-credit scene?▼
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