The Women of Brewster Place(1989)
The Women of Brewster Place Synopsis
A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
The Women of Brewster Place (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Donna Deitch, released on March 19, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 58m. It stars Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole and Robin Givens. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Donna Deitch
- Writers:
- Gloria Naylor, Karen Hall
- Producers:
- Reuben Cannon, Patricia K. Meyer
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Gruszynski
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
The Women of Brewster Place (1989) Trailer
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The Women of Brewster Place Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oprah Winfrey
as Mattie Michael
Mary Alice
as Fannie Michael
Olivia Cole
as Miss Sophie
Robin Givens
as Kiswana / Melanie Browne
Moses Gunn
as Ben
Paula Kelly
as Theresa
Lonette McKee
as Lorraine
Barbara Montgomery
as Miss Eva Turner
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
as Cora Lee
Leon
as Abshu
Cicely Tyson
Lynn Whitfield
as Ciel
Key crew
Directed by Donna Deitch, written by Gloria Naylor and Karen Hall, produced by Reuben Cannon and Patricia K. Meyer.
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The Women of Brewster Place Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Women of Brewster Place – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Women of Brewster Place online?
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The Women of Brewster Place (1989) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Women of Brewster Place?
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The main cast of The Women of Brewster Place (1989) includes Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens and Moses Gunn. The film was directed by Donna Deitch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Women of Brewster Place released?
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The Women of Brewster Place was released on March 19, 1989 and runs for 2h 58m.
Is The Women of Brewster Place worth watching?
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The Women of Brewster Place (1989) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Women of Brewster Place?
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Yes. The official The Women of Brewster Place trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.