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Bessie

“Survival began with a song”

★ 6.4 TMDB Rating · 133 votes

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Director
Dee Rees
Release date
May 16, 2015
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Bessie

  • Portrait of Queen Latifah

    Queen Latifah

    Bessie Smith

  • Portrait of Mo'Nique

    Mo'Nique

    Ma Rainey

  • Portrait of Mike Epps

    Mike Epps

    Richard

  • Portrait of Tika Sumpter

    Tika Sumpter

    Lucille

  • Portrait of Michael Kenneth Williams

    Michael Kenneth Williams

    Jack Gee

  • Portrait of Charles S. Dutton

    Charles S. Dutton

    William 'Pa' Rainey

  • Portrait of Bryan Greenberg

    Bryan Greenberg

    John Hammond

  • Portrait of Oliver Platt

    Oliver Platt

    Carl Van Vechten

  • Portrait of Khandi Alexander

    Khandi Alexander

    Viola

  • Portrait of Tory Kittles

    Tory Kittles

    Clarence

  • Kamryn Johnson

    Young Bessie

  • Rikki McKinney

    Chorus Guy

Where to Stream Bessie by Country

United States
Streaming on MaxRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Now TV Cinema, MaxRent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
India
Streaming on JioHotstar
Canada
Streaming on CraveRent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on Foxtel Now, MaxRent or buy on Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies

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