Eve's Bayou(1997)
The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.
Eve's Bayou Synopsis
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.
Eve's Bayou (1997) is a drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons, released on November 7, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson and Lynn Whitfield. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- Kasi Lemmons
- Writers:
- Kasi Lemmons
- Producers:
- Samuel L. Jackson, Caldecot Chubb
- Cinematographer:
- Amy Vincent
- Composer:
- Terence Blanchard
- Production:
- Trimark Pictures, Addis-Wechsler Productions, ChubbCo Film
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,842,388
- Status:
- Released
Eve's Bayou (1997) Trailer
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Eve's Bayou Videos & Clips
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Eve's Bayou Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
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
Jake Smollett
as Poe Batiste
Ethel Ayler
as Gran Mère
Diahann Carroll
as Elzora
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Julian Grayraven
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Lenny Mereaux
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Matty Mereaux
Branford Marsalis
as Harry
Key crew
Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Kasi Lemmons, produced by Samuel L. Jackson and Caldecot Chubb.
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Eve's Bayou Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 161 ratings.
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Eve's Bayou – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eve's Bayou online?
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Eve's Bayou (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and MovieSphere+ 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 Eve's Bayou?
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The main cast of Eve's Bayou (1997) includes Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield and Debbi Morgan. The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eve's Bayou released?
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Eve's Bayou was released on November 7, 1997 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Eve's Bayou worth watching?
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Eve's Bayou (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eve's Bayou?
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