The Watermelon Woman (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Watermelon Woman is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Cheryl Dunye, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An aspiring black lesbian filmmaker researches an obscure 1940s black actress billed as the Watermelon Woman.
Who’s in it. The Watermelon Woman stars Cheryl Dunye as Cheryl, Guinevere Turner as Diana, Camille Paglia as Self and Valarie Walker as Tamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Watermelon Woman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Watermelon Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watermelon Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watermelon Woman (1996)?
- In US, The Watermelon Woman is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Watermelon Woman worth watching?
- The Watermelon Woman holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Watermelon Woman?
- The Watermelon Woman stars Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Camille Paglia, Valarie Walker and Lisa Marie Bronson.
- When was The Watermelon Woman released?
- The Watermelon Woman was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.