Buena Vista Social Club

Name: Buena Vista Social Club
Released: 1999-06-04
Rating: 7.492

7.5/10 (384)

·1999· 105 min

Director: Wim Wenders

"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."

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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Cast

Compay Segundo

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Eliades Ochoa

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Ry Cooder

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Joachim Cooder

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Ibrahim Ferrer

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Omara Portuondo

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Rubén González

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Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

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Amadito Valdés

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Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal

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Barbarito Torres

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Pío Leyva

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In brief

Buena Vista Social Club (1999) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 384 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 45min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buena Vista Social Club online?

Buena Vista Social Club is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Buena Vista Social Club?

Buena Vista Social Club runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).

What rating does Buena Vista Social Club have?

Buena Vista Social Club has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 384 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Buena Vista Social Club from?

Buena Vista Social Club was released in 1999.