B.B. King: The Life of Riley(2012)
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley Synopsis
Documentary charting the life of blues guitarist B.B. King, with contributions from fellow musicians.
B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by Jon Brewer, released on October 15, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars B.B. King, Morgan Freeman, Bono and Eric Clapton. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Brewer
- Writers:
- Jon Brewer
- Production:
- Emperor Media Ltd
- Status:
- Released
B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for B.B. King: The Life of Riley before you stream it.
B.B. King: The Life of Riley Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Key crew
Directed by Jon Brewer, written by Jon Brewer.
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 30 ratings.
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch B.B. King: The Life of Riley online?
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in B.B. King: The Life of Riley?
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The main cast of B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) includes B.B. King, Morgan Freeman, Bono, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana. The film was directed by Jon Brewer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was B.B. King: The Life of Riley released?
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley was released on October 15, 2012 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is B.B. King: The Life of Riley worth watching?
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for B.B. King: The Life of Riley?
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