Bolden (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2019, Bolden is a drama and music film directed by Dan Pritzker, running about 108 minutes. “Where the music began” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
Who’s in it. Bolden stars Gary Carr as Buddy Bolden, Michael Rooker as Pat McMurphy, Ian McShane as Judge Perry and Yaya DaCosta as Nora Bolden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bolden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bolden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bolden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bolden (2019)?
- In US, Bolden is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bolden worth watching?
- Bolden holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bolden?
- Bolden stars Gary Carr, Michael Rooker, Ian McShane, Yaya DaCosta and Ser'Darius Blain.
- When was Bolden released?
- Bolden was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.