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DramaLGBTQ18+ (R)20151h 55m
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#39727 Ranked Movie
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Bessie (2015)

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6.6/10
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Drama LGBTQ Rated: 18+ (R)20151h 55m

The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.Bessie featuring Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique is streaming on MAX, available for rent on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 5 others. It's a drama and LGBTQ movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.6 (4,707 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch Bessie streaming on MAX (Via Hulu), MAX, and MAX (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Bessie on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, iTunes, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.

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Bessie offers a deep dive into the life of the legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, providing an engaging narrative that combines elements of drama, biography, and music.

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The movie is set in the 1920s and '30s, offering a rich historical context and a unique visual experience that transports viewers back to a pivotal era in music history.

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With an IMDb audience rating of 6.6, Bessie has been appreciated by viewers for its storytelling, performances, and depiction of Bessie Smith's rise to fame.

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#39,727 Ranked Movie

#542 Ranked in LGBTQ Movies

#1494 Ranked in Movies on MAX

#1539 Ranked in Female Director Movies

Bessie has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.6 (4,707 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Age rating: 18+ (R)
Runtime: 1h 55m

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Related Genres: DramaLGBTQ
Related Tags: Female Director
Country of origin: America
Available to watch on: MAX
Original Release Date: May 16, 2015