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Eve's Bayou

1997·Movie·R·108 min·6.4(153)

The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

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.

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About Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou is a 1997 English-language drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons. The cast is led by Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Philo.

Eve's Bayou was produced by Trimark Pictures, Addis-Wechsler Productions, and ChubbCo Film and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.

Director
Kasi Lemmons
Writers
Kasi Lemmons
Release date
November 7, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$15 million
Production
Trimark Pictures, Addis-Wechsler Productions, ChubbCo Film
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Eve's Bayou cast & crew

Eve's Bayou was directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Kasi Lemmons.

The cast features Jurnee Smollett as Eve Batiste, Meagan Good as Cisely Batiste, Samuel L. Jackson as Louis Batiste, Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste, Debbi Morgan as Mozelle Batiste Delacroix, and Jake Smollett as Poe Batiste.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terence Blanchard, cinematography is by Amy Vincent, and it was produced by Nick Wechsler and Mark Amin.

Is Eve's Bayou worth watching?

Eve's Bayou holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 153 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Eve's Bayou is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Eve's Bayou

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Cast of Eve's Bayou

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Eve Batiste

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Cisely Batiste

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Louis Batiste

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Roz Batiste

Debbi Morgan

Debbi Morgan

Mozelle Batiste Delacroix

Jake Smollett

Jake Smollett

Poe Batiste

Ethel Ayler

Ethel Ayler

Gran Mère

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Elzora

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Julian Grayraven

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Lenny Mereaux

Lisa Nicole Carson

Lisa Nicole Carson

Matty Mereaux

Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Harry

Eve's Bayou — FAQs

Where can I watch Eve's Bayou in United States?

Eve's Bayou is streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Philo, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.

Is Eve's Bayou on Peacock Premium?

Yes — Eve's Bayou is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

What language is Eve's Bayou in?

Eve's Bayou is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Haitian; Haitian Creole, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Eve's Bayou?

Eve's Bayou runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is Eve's Bayou rated?

Eve's Bayou is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 153 ratings.

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