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The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
The smoky, roaring clubs of the Jazz Age provide a vibrant backdrop for a raw portrait of musical dominance and personal struggle. This soulful biopic captures the heavy cost of becoming the Empress of the Blues while navigating a world that both craved and constrained her voice.
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Dee Rees
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Bessie
You can stream Bessie (2015) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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91%
Director
Dee Rees
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Bessie is streaming on Max. Rent Bessie on Apple TV+. Rent Bessie on Fandango At Home. Buy Bessie on Apple TV+. Buy Bessie on Fandango At Home. Bessie is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified July 6, 2026.