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Eve's Bayou (1997)

The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

Drama

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.

Release Date
November 7, 1997
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
6.4/10 (152 votes)

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Cast: Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Jake Smollett, Ethel Ayler, Diahann Carroll

Production: Trimark Pictures, Addis-Wechsler Productions, ChubbCo Film
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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$15M
Full Cast (26 people)

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Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

6.4
108 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/7/1997
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Cast

Jurnee Smollett

as Eve Batiste

Meagan Good

as Cisely Batiste

Samuel L. Jackson

as Louis Batiste

Lynn Whitfield

as Roz Batiste

Debbi Morgan

as Mozelle Batiste Delacroix

Jake Smollett

as Poe Batiste

Ethel Ayler

as Gran Mère

Diahann Carroll

as Elzora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eve's Bayou 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.

How long is Eve's Bayou?

1h 48m

When was Eve's Bayou released?

November 7, 1997

Who directed Eve's Bayou?

Kasi Lemmons

Who stars in Eve's Bayou?

Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson

What genre is Eve's Bayou?

Drama

Is Eve's Bayou available to stream?

Yes, on Peacock Premium and Philo