The United States vs. Billie Holiday_
"Her voice would not be silenced."
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."
Starring
Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released 5 years ago in 2021.
Overview
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs...
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a Music, Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 11m.
CAST (20)
Andra Day
Billie Holiday
Trevante Rhodes
Jimmy Fletcher
Garrett Hedlund
Harry Anslinger
Leslie Jordan
Reginald Lord Devine
Miss Lawrence
Miss Freddy
Adriane Lenox
Mrs. Fletcher
Natasha Lyonne
Tallulah Bankhead
Rob Morgan
Louis McKay
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Roslyn
Evan Ross
Agent Williams
Tyler James Williams
Lester 'Prez' Young
Tone Bell
John Levy
Blake DeLong
Agent Carter
Dana Gourrier
Sadie
Melvin Gregg
Joe Guy
Erik LaRay Harvey
James Monroe
Ray Shell
Carl The Drummer
Dusan Dukic
Joe Glaser
Koumba Ball
Lucille
Kate MacLellan
Working Class Woman
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
131 min (2h 11m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (295 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The United States vs. Billie Holiday about?
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."
How long is The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a runtime of 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Who stars in The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The cast of The United States vs. Billie Holiday includes Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Leslie Jordan, Miss Lawrence.
What is the rating of The United States vs. Billie Holiday?
The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 295 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Drama
History