Bessie is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Bessie rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Bessie.

Where can I stream Bessie?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Bessie (2015) runs 1 h 47 min and averages 6.4 from 133 TMDB members. The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Runtime: 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: May 16, 2015
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 133 votes
Director: Dee Rees
Starring: Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Bessie?: Bessie is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Bessie rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Bessie.
Is Bessie a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Bessie?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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