Miss Evers' Boys (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Miss Evers' Boys is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 118 minutes. “A Government Lie. A Woman's Secret. A Story That Must Be Told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of the US Government's 1932 Tuskeegee Syphilis Experiments, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.
Who’s in it. Miss Evers' Boys stars Alfre Woodard as Eunice Evers, R.N., Laurence Fishburne as Caleb Humphries, Craig Sheffer as Dr. Douglas and Joe Morton as Dr. Sam Brodus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Miss Evers' Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Evers' Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Evers' Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Evers' Boys (1997)?
- In US, Miss Evers' Boys is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miss Evers' Boys worth watching?
- Miss Evers' Boys holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Evers' Boys?
- Miss Evers' Boys stars Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, Craig Sheffer, Joe Morton and Obba Babatundé.
- When was Miss Evers' Boys released?
- Miss Evers' Boys was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.