The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
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Synopsis
Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she has a tumultuous affair.
Cast
- Andra Day
- Trevante Rhodes
- Garrett Hedlund
- Natasha Lyonne
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph
- Rob Morgan
- Tone Bell
- Dana Gourrier
- Evan Ross
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- Feb 24, 2021
Andra Day’s genuinely amazing performance as Billie Holiday cannot save this film from Lee Daniels’ rote and pedestrian filmmaking. With the exception of a single scene, this movie has all the tropes of a biopic and none of the pleasures, from a ridiculous, on-the-nose…
Jamelle BouieApr 10, 2021completely disjointed, starting with the script and only getting worse from there. the only highlight is andra day who manages to shine like a beacon of light through this murky mess of a film. i thought people were exaggerating, but no, this is rough
LucyFeb 28, 2021The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a disappointment. It's obvious that director Lee Daniels intentions are good and the story at hand is trying its best to tell an important piece of black history, but we breeze through so much of Billie's life, that we never actually…
George Clark - Feb 28, 2021
Based on True Events Not even Andra Day could save this film. Whom I might add gave a wonderful performance, especially considering that this was her first role. I feel like this film offered me nothing to hold onto. Nothing felt memorable other than the exact moment of…
✨PinkMcflurry (Danya)✨Feb 19, 2021A feverish and fitfully compelling biopic that spreads over the last decade of Lady Day’s life, Lee Daniels’ “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” frames the government’s war on the smoky-voiced jazz singer as a portrait of two bad romances told in parallel: one, a…
davidehrlichMar 19, 2021The one and only problem I have with this movie, (and it’s a deal breaking problem) is that instead of telling the story of one certain aspect of Billie Holiday’s life, this is the spark notes version of her entire life. Because of that - there is no intimacy, and it…
Ryan Daniel - Feb 26, 2021
Despite its fairly basic plot structure and overused storyline, The United States vs. Billie Holiday wasn’t nearly as bad as I was lead to believe it was. There is a properly developed character here that you are able to follow and care about, and Andra Day plays her with…
SamJan 7, 2021THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY is another miss from director Lee Daniels. This one comes close to greatness at times, mostly due to the vibrant costumes & production design and Andra Day’s fiery & soulful performance but its parts don’t add up to a satisfying whole.
Matt NegliaFeb 26, 2021"I need help" - Billie Holiday, - 2021 Ranked: https://boxd.it/aL2Ys Way more boobs than I expected. Yep, Andra Day is pretty good, and yep, everything else is pretty bad. I think the biggest problem with this film is that it attempts to do too much. It tries to…
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- AmyShadow is "meh" onThe United States vs. Billie Holiday
I usually like historical pieces but this one just wasn’t for me. I didn’t find it super engaging. I found more enjoyment simply googling Billie Holiday which I did do as this movie played in the background.
Red Ruby lovedThe United States vs. Billie HolidayI didn’t like how the FBI agent storyline is so folded into her story, especially since that relationship wasn’t actually true. Most of the portrayal is accurate—her attitude and personality especially. Andra devoured the role and deserved far more recognition.
majd likedThe United States vs. Billie Holidaynot sure how much of it is historically accurate and it was kind of all over the place however andra’s performance was incredible and the supporting cast just as much. beautiful soundtrack and vocals. loved some of the cinematography and costume designs.
- Rated LV lovedThe United States vs. Billie Holiday
This movie was as honest as they come. It is hard to portray the very complicated life of Billie Holiday in just a few hours, but they pulled it off. The struggles, the defiance, the broken humanness, the brutal authenticity; it’s all there. 10/10
Jocelyn Mundy lovedThe United States vs. Billie HolidayReally good but also a sad watch. I like how nothing is sugar coated in slightest but also enjoyable. I thought I wouldn’t like it since i picked it to watch for a class but i was surprised.
Mickerdoo likedThe United States vs. Billie HolidayIncredible story of a brave woman that wouldn’t change her convictions for an easier life. Day nails it. Plenty of other great performances.
- Jo S lovedThe United States vs. Billie Holiday
I loved this movie so much. It was heartbreaking and it was beautiful
Brooke lovedThe United States vs. Billie Holidaybeautiful movie one of my favorites
desirae lovedThe United States vs. Billie HolidayANDRA DAY DID HOLIDAY JUSTICE👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Metacritic
Mar 2, 2021
Andra Day is excellent as the jazz singer struggling to survive in a hostile world — but the film around her can’t decide exactly what story about Billie Holiday it wants to tell.
Ben Travis
Empire
Feb 26, 2021
Andra Day looks and sounds like every inch the movie star in the performance numbers and when Billie enjoys rare moments of peace and happiness offstage — and she is equally, heartbreakingly believable as Billie’s appearance deteriorates and her soul is crushed by years of drug abuse, and a lifetime of being physically and emotionally battered by a series of men who looked at this amazing, glorious, singular star and saw little more than a cash register.
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 26, 2021
For all its abundant flaws, The United States vs Billie Holiday is clearly the work of a man with hot celluloid running through his lymphatic system. I guess that is a compliment.
Donald Clarke
The Irish Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The United States Vs. Billie Holiday family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The United States Vs. Billie Holiday?
The movie is 2hr 6min long.
What's The United States Vs. Billie Holiday about?
Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she has a tumultuous affair.
Who's the cast of The United States Vs. Billie Holiday?
- Andra Day as Billie Holiday
- Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher
- Garrett Hedlund as Harry Anslinger
- Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn
- Rob Morgan as McKay
- Tone Bell as John Levy
- Dana Gourrier as Sadie
- Evan Ross as Agent Sam Williams
Who's the director behind The United States Vs. Billie Holiday?
Lee Daniels directed The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.
Who produced The United States Vs. Billie Holiday?
Jordan Fudge, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth produced The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.
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