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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Mo' Better Blues Official Trailer #1 - Giancarlo Esposito Movie (1990) HD
Mo' Better Blues | Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes Perform "Mo' Better Blues"
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Frequently asked questions about Mo' Better Blues
Where can I watch Mo' Better Blues in the United States?
Mo' Better Blues is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, and Robin Harris. Spike Lee is the director.
How long is Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did Mo' Better Blues come out?
Mo' Better Blues was released on August 3, 1990.
Which studio made Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and Universal Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did Mo' Better Blues make at the box office?
Mo' Better Blues grossed $16,153,593 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.