Born to Be Blue
“Love is instrumental”
Synopsis
Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Born to Be Blue - Official Trailer I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-18
Top Cast
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Ethan Hawke
Chet Baker
Carmen Ejogo
Jane/Elaine
Callum Keith Rennie
Dick
Stephen McHattie
Dad
Janet-Laine Green
Mom
Tony Nappo
Officer Reid
Janine Theriault
Florence
Tony Nardi
Nicholas
Katie Boland
Sarah
Dan Lett
Danny Friedman
Sophia Walker
Real Sophia
Kevin Hanchard
Dizzy Gillespie
Drew Davis
Beau
Charles Officer
Bowling Alley Dealer
Joe Cobden
Actor Dick
Kedar Brown
Miles Davis
Barbara Mamabolo
Janelle
Natassia Halabi
Jenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 5 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 5, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$830K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Budreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Budreau
- Original Score
- Steve London
- Original Title
- Born to Be Blue
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $830K
- Production Studios
- Lumanity Production, New Real Films, Hideaway Pictures, Productivity Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Budreau
Robert Budreau
Steve London
Steve Cosens
David Freeman
Olivier Gauriat, Jennifer Jonas, Jake Seal, Leonard Farlinger, Robert Budreau
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Gauriat
Producer
Robert Budreau
Director
Robert Budreau
Writer
David Freeman
Editor
Jennifer Jonas
Producer
Aidan Leroux
Production Design
Steve Cosens
Director of Photography
Jake Seal
Producer
Leonard Farlinger
Producer
Robert Budreau
Producer
Anne Dixon
Costume Design
Steve London
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Be Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Be Blue about?
Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.
Who directed Born to Be Blue?
Born to Be Blue was directed by Robert Budreau.
Who stars in Born to Be Blue?
The principal cast of Born to Be Blue includes Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie, Stephen McHattie, Janet-Laine Green.
When was Born to Be Blue released and how long is it?
Born to Be Blue was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Born to Be Blue make at the box office?
Born to Be Blue grossed $830K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Be Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Be Blue was composed by Steve London.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to Be Blue?
Born to Be Blue holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).