The Torch (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2022, The Torch is a music and documentary film directed by Jim Farrell, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he’s gone. Enter guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan, who has been mentored by Guy since he was a kid. This stirring documentary, amplified by electrifying musical performances, charts the guidance Guy himself received from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf while observing the Grammy®-winner passing his wisdom to the next generation.
Who’s in it. The Torch stars Buddy Guy as Self, Carlos Santana as Self, Quinn Sullivan as Himself and Tom Hambridge as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Torch sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Torch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Torch tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Torch (2022)?
- In US, The Torch is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Sundance Now, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Torch worth watching?
- The Torch holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Torch?
- The Torch stars Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Quinn Sullivan, Tom Hambridge and Quinn Sullivan.
- When was The Torch released?
- The Torch was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.