Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
Kernel Score: 83% · 366 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Documentary, Music
Released: 1999-06-04
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Buena Vista Social Club
- Stream: HBO Max
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
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Director
Cast
- Compay Segundo as Self
- Eliades Ochoa as Self
- Ry Cooder as Self
- Joachim Cooder as Self
- Ibrahim Ferrer as Self
- Omara Portuondo as Self
- Rubén González as Self
- Orlando 'Cachaíto' López as Self
- Amadito Valdés as Self
- Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal as Self
Buena Vista Social Club FAQ
Is Buena Vista Social Club good?
Buena Vista Social Club has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 366 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Buena Vista Social Club?
In the US you can stream Buena Vista Social Club on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Buena Vista Social Club rated?
Buena Vista Social Club is rated G.
What movies are like Buena Vista Social Club?
If you liked Buena Vista Social Club, try The Greatest Night in Pop, I Am Cuba, Moonage Daydream and Miss Americana.