The United States vs. Billie Holiday
“Her voice would not be silenced.”
Synopsis
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."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-11
Top Cast
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Andra Day
Billie Holiday
Trevante Rhodes
Jimmy Fletcher
Garrett Hedlund
Harry Anslinger
Leslie Jordan
Reginald Lord Devine
Miss Lawrence
Miss Freddy
Adriane Lenox
Mrs. Fletcher
Natasha Lyonne
Tallulah Bankhead
Rob Morgan
Louis McKay
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Roslyn
Evan Ross
Agent Williams
Tyler James Williams
Lester 'Prez' Young
Tone Bell
John Levy
Blake DeLong
Agent Carter
Dana Gourrier
Sadie
Melvin Gregg
Joe Guy
Erik LaRay Harvey
James Monroe
Ray Shell
Carl The Drummer
Dusan Dukic
Joe Glaser
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 7, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzan-Lori Parks
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Lee Daniels Entertainment, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Daniels
Suzan-Lori Parks, Johann Hari
Kris Bowers
Andrew Dunn
Jay Rabinowitz
Lee Daniels, Patty Long, Johann Hari, Dennis Stratton, Joe Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Hall
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Scherer
Stunt Coordinator
Rodney Alexandre
Stunt Coordinator
Lee Daniels
Producer
Alain Lachance
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joe Roth
Producer
Jeff Kirschenbaum
Producer
Suzan-Lori Parks
Screenplay
Lee Daniels
Director
Tucker Tooley
Producer
Jordan Fudge
Producer
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Pamela Oas Williams
Producer
Daniel T. Dorrance
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The United States vs. Billie Holiday about?
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."
Who directed The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday was directed by Lee Daniels.
Who stars in The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The principal cast of The United States vs. Billie Holiday includes Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Leslie Jordan, Miss Lawrence.
When was The United States vs. Billie Holiday released and how long is it?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The United States vs. Billie Holiday was composed by Kris Bowers.
Is The United States vs. Billie Holiday based on a book or true story?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Johann Hari".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).