Eve's Bayou
"The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart."
Originally released in 1997. Eve's Bayou is a drama film. directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Starring Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, and Samuel L. Jackson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (150 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.8M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Julian Grayraven
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Lenny Mereaux
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,842,388
Production Companies
- Trimark Pictures
- Addis-Wechsler Productions
- ChubbCo Film
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.
Who directed Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
How long is Eve's Bayou?
Eve's Bayou has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Eve's Bayou released?
Eve's Bayou was released on November 7, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eve's Bayou?
The main cast of Eve's Bayou includes Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan.
Is Eve's Bayou worth watching?
Eve's Bayou has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 150 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.