Where to Watch Paris Blues (1961) in the US

What it's about

Ram Bowen and Eddie Cook are two expatriate jazz musicians living in Paris where, unlike the U.S. at the time, jazz musicians are celebrated, and racism is a non-issue. When they meet and fall in love with two young American girls, Lillian and Connie, who are vacationing in France, Ram and Eddie must decide whether they should move back to the U.S. with them or stay in Paris for the freedom it allows them. Ram, who wants to be a serious composer, finds Paris too exciting and is reluctant to give up his music for a relationship, and Eddie wants to stay for the city's more tolerant racial atmosphere.

Cast and crew

Director

Martin Ritt

Writer

Jack Sher, Irene Kamp, Walter Bernstein

Starring

Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier

Details

Release date

May 30, 1961

Language

English, French

Country

United States

Box office

$1,300,000

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Paris Blues (1961) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Paris Blues in the United States?

Paris Blues is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD) and ScreenPix (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Paris Blues or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD) and ScreenPix (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Paris Blues for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.