B.B. King: The Life of Riley
2012 · Movie · NR · 123 min · ★ 6.9 · 81% critics
This documentary follows the journey of a legendary blues guitarist, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to worldwide influence. Fellow musicians and admirers share stories and insights that highlight the music, the road, and the lasting impact of a remarkable career.
Where to watch
Watch free on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi — also streaming on Fandor, Qello Concerts, Cineverse +1 more.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (27 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like music biographies and artist interviews, especially in the vein of Sing Your Song or Crossfire Hurricane; Not for you if you want a fast-paced, plot-driven film.
Pros: inspiring life story; great musician insights; celebrates blues legacy | Cons: familiar documentary beats; limited critical edge; may feel straightforward
Cast & crew
B.B. King
as Self
Morgan Freeman
as Narrator (voice)
Bono
as Self
Eric Clapton
as Self
Carlos Santana
as Self
Bruce Willis
as Self
Bonnie Raitt
as Self
John Mayer
as Self
Bill Cosby
as Self
Directed by Jon Brewer