Where to watch Bessie(2015)
In the United States, Bessie is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Bessie
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
HBO Max
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Bessie plot summary
Survival began with a song
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Details
- Release date
- May 16, 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, Music, TV Movie
- Directed by
- Dee Rees
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 133 votes
Bessie trailer
Cast
Queen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike EppsRichard
Tika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesClarence
FAQ
Where can I watch Bessie?
In the United States, Bessie is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Bessie?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Bessie?
Bessie runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
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