Back to Black (film)

Back to Black
UK theatrical release poster
Directed bySam Taylor-Johnson
Screenplay byMatt Greenhalgh
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPolly Morgan
Edited by
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 12 April 2024 (2024-04-12) (United Kingdom)
  • 17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) (United States)
Running time
122 minutes[1]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States[2]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million[3]
Box office$50.8 million[4][5]

Back to Black is a 2024 biographical drama film based on the life of English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, played by Marisa Abela. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, the film also stars Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville.

Following the death of Winehouse in July 2011, several filmmakers attempted to create biopic projects, but none of them progressed. In 2018, Winehouse's estate announced they had signed a deal for a film about her life and career. By July 2022, StudioCanal moved forward with production, and filming took place in London from January to April 2023.

The film was released theatrically by StudioCanal in Australia on 11 April 2024, and was released in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2024. Focus Features released the film in the United States on 17 May 2024. It has received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $51 million worldwide.

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  3. ^ "'Back to Black' more of a muddled gray". The Vindicator. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Back to Black (2024)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Back to Black (2024)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.