Where to watch Bessie in Canada
Bessie is streaming on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
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 127 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bessie in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Bessie trailer
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Top cast
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Viola
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Melissa Youngblood
Theatergoer
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bessie in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Bessie on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store.
Is Bessie on Netflix?+
Bessie is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave and Crave 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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