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Where to watch Eve's Bayou (1997) tonight

Eve's Bayou (1997) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 167 TMDB members. Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.

Runtime
1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
November 7, 1997
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 167 votes
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Starring
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Peacock Premium (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Eve's Bayou rated?
Eve's Bayou is rated R in the US.
Is Eve's Bayou a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Eve's Bayou?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Peacock Premium (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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