What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Kernel Score: 84% · 382 ratings
Genres: Music, Documentary
Released: 2015-01-22
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch What Happened, Miss Simone?
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
What Happened, Miss Simone? parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that What Happened, Miss Simone? is a documentary about Nina Simone's life, covering domestic abuse, racism, and civil rights activism.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The documentary covers domestic abuse and spousal abuse within Simone's marriage, per the keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Nina Simone as Herself
- Lisa Simone as Herself
- Dick Gregory as Himself
- Stanley Crouch as Himself
- Elisabeth Henry-Macari as Miss Mazzie
- Ilyasah Shabazz as Self
What Happened, Miss Simone? FAQ
Is What Happened, Miss Simone? good?
What Happened, Miss Simone? has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 382 audience ratings.
Where can I watch What Happened, Miss Simone??
In the US you can stream What Happened, Miss Simone? on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is What Happened, Miss Simone? OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that What Happened, Miss Simone? is a documentary about Nina Simone's life, covering domestic abuse, racism, and civil rights activism.
What movies are like What Happened, Miss Simone??
If you liked What Happened, Miss Simone?, try Katy Perry: Part of Me, Avicii: True Stories, This Is It and Bohemian Rhapsody.