Movie

What Happened, Miss Simone?

“Her story. Her voice.”

★ 7.4(387)20151h 41m

What Happened, Miss Simone? is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch What Happened, Miss Simone?

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Director: Liz Garbus
Release date: 2015-01-22
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RadicalMedia

What Happened, Miss Simone? — trailer

About What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone? is a 2015 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Liz Garbus, starring Nina Simone, Lisa Simone and Dick Gregory. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 387 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What Happened, Miss Simone? in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

Cast

Nina Simone

Herself

Lisa Simone

Herself

Dick Gregory

Himself

Stanley Crouch

Himself

Elisabeth Henry-Macari

Miss Mazzie

Ilyasah Shabazz

Self

Themes & keywords

musiciancivil rightschild prodigysingerdomestic abusedomestic violenceracismblues musicwoman directorabusive marriageliberiaabusive husbandmiles davisspousal abusemanic depression

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What Happened, Miss Simone? in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream What Happened, Miss Simone? on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is What Happened, Miss Simone? on Netflix?+

Yes — What Happened, Miss Simone? is available to stream on Netflix in United Kingdom.

How long is What Happened, Miss Simone??+

What Happened, Miss Simone? has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in What Happened, Miss Simone??+

What Happened, Miss Simone? stars Nina Simone, Lisa Simone, Dick Gregory, Stanley Crouch and Elisabeth Henry-Macari.

When did What Happened, Miss Simone? come out?+

What Happened, Miss Simone? is a 2015 movie directed by Liz Garbus.

What genre is What Happened, Miss Simone??+

What Happened, Miss Simone? is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed What Happened, Miss Simone??+

What Happened, Miss Simone? was directed by Liz Garbus.