Eve's Bayou (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Eve's Bayou is a drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons, running about 109 minutes. “The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Eve's Bayou stars Jurnee Smollett as Eve Batiste, Meagan Good as Cisely Batiste, Samuel L. Jackson as Louis Batiste and Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Eve's Bayou has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Eve's Bayou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eve's Bayou tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eve's Bayou (1997)?
- In US, Eve's Bayou is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Eve's Bayou worth watching?
- Eve's Bayou holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eve's Bayou?
- Eve's Bayou stars Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield and Debbi Morgan.
- When was Eve's Bayou released?
- Eve's Bayou was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.