The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Her voice would not be silenced.

6.5 /10 297 votes
March 31, 2021 2h 11m Released

Storyline

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."

Key Information

Director Lee Daniels
Writers Johann Hari, Suzan-Lori Parks
Studio Lee Daniels Entertainment
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Andra Day

Andra Day

Billie Holiday

Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes

Jimmy Fletcher

Garrett Hedlund

Garrett Hedlund

Harry Anslinger

Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan

Reginald Lord Devine

Miss Lawrence

Miss Lawrence

Miss Freddy

Adriane Lenox

Adriane Lenox

Mrs. Fletcher

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Tallulah Bankhead

Rob Morgan

Rob Morgan

Louis McKay

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Roslyn

Evan Ross

Evan Ross

Agent Williams

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams

Lester 'Prez' Young

Tone Bell

Tone Bell

John Levy

Frequently Asked Questions

The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released on March 31, 2021.

The runtime of The United States vs. Billie Holiday is 2h 11m.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a Music, Drama, History movie.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday was directed by Lee Daniels.

The main cast of The United States vs. Billie Holiday includes Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is originally in English.