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Bessie (2015): movie guide
Bessie (2015) is a Drama, Music, TV Movie running about 107 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 133 votes. Notable cast includes Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2015-05-16
- Runtime: 107 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2015-05-16

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What is Bessie about?
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast highlights
Bessie features Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Michael Kenneth Williams, Charles S. Dutton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2015-05-16. Runtime: 107 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (133 votes). Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Bessie on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Bessie?
- Bessie is listed as Drama, Music, TV Movie on TMDB.
- How long is Bessie?
- Bessie runs about 107 minutes.
- Who stars in Bessie?
- Cast highlights include Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Michael Kenneth Williams, Charles S. Dutton.
- Does Cinema Box stream Bessie?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Bessie?
- Open the Bessie page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








