Bessie
“Survival began with a song”
Bessie is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Mexico. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Bessie
🇲🇽 Mexico
Good to know
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Release date
- 2015-05-16
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- The Zanuck Company
Bessie — trailer
About Bessie
Bessie is a 2015 movie in the Drama, Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Dee Rees, starring Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique and Mike Epps. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 129 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bessie in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bessie in Mexico?+
In Mexico, you can stream Bessie on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Is Bessie on Netflix?+
Bessie is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
How long is Bessie?+
Bessie has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who stars in Bessie?+
Bessie stars Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter and Michael Kenneth Williams.
When did Bessie come out?+
Bessie is a 2015 movie directed by Dee Rees.
What genre is Bessie?+
Bessie is Drama, Music and TV Movie film.
Who directed Bessie?+
Bessie was directed by Dee Rees.
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