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Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)

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A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.

Release Date
March 6, 2005
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
5.7/10 (39 votes)

Director: Darnell Martin

Cast: Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy, Ruby Dee, Terrence Howard, Nicki Micheaux, Lorraine Toussaint, Gabriel Casseus

Production: Do We Inc., Harpo Films
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Their Eyes Were Watching God

Their Eyes Were Watching God

5.7
113 min

A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/6/2005
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Cast

Halle Berry

as Janie Starks

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

as Joe Starks

Michael Ealy

as Tea Cake

Ruby Dee

as Nanny

Terrence Howard

as Amos Hicks

Nicki Micheaux

as Phoebe Watson

Lorraine Toussaint

as Pearl Stone

Gabriel Casseus

as Sam Watson

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What is Their Eyes Were Watching God about?

A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora …

How long is Their Eyes Were Watching God?

1h 53m

When was Their Eyes Were Watching God released?

March 6, 2005

Who directed Their Eyes Were Watching God?

Darnell Martin

Who stars in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy

What genre is Their Eyes Were Watching God?

Drama, Romance, TV Movie

What is Their Eyes Were Watching God rated?

NR