Bessie (2015)
Survival began with a song
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Bessie Official Trailer
Where to Watch Bessie
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Bessie Cast
Queen Latifah
as Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
as Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
as Richard
Tika Sumpter
as Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
as William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
as John Hammond
Oliver Platt
as Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
as Viola
Tory Kittles
as Clarence
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Kamryn Johnson
as Young Bessie
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Rikki McKinney
as Chorus Guy
Bessie: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Bessie?
Bessie is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US.
When was Bessie released?
Bessie came out on May 16, 2015.
Is Bessie worth watching?
Bessie holds a 6.4/10 average from 133 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
How long is Bessie?
Bessie runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
