Bessie (2015): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Bessie: streaming options, cast and core facts.
Bessie (2015) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Survival began with a song
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
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
About Bessie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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- I Am Woman
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bessie?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Bessie?
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
Is this Bessie guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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