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Bessie at a glance
Bessie is a 2015 drama and music film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and HBO Max.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2015-05-16
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, Music, TV Movie
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 133 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast
14 names
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 KittlesClarenceKamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
Alan T. ColemanStagehand
Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
Questions about Bessie
Quick answersWhere can I watch Bessie in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Bessie is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Bessie suitable for children?
Bessie is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Bessie on PelisPlus UK?
Bessie has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Bessie about?
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
How long is Bessie?
Bessie runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Bessie trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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