About this movie
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
Press Play
🎬 Now preparing...
The Watermelon Woman
Loading IMAX Experience
✨ Preview Complete
Quick facts
Year
1997
Runtime
1h 25m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
116
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Cast
philadelphia, pennsylvania
pennsylvania, usa
mockumentary
race
lgbt
found footage
woman director
black history
black lgbt
philosophical
old hollywood
lesbian
Your reaction
Questions about The Watermelon Woman
How long is The Watermelon Woman?
The Watermelon Woman has a runtime of 1h 25m (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed The Watermelon Woman?
The Watermelon Woman was directed by Cheryl Dunye and released in 1997.
What genre is The Watermelon Woman?
The Watermelon Woman is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film (1997).
Who stars in The Watermelon Woman?
The cast of The Watermelon Woman includes Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson, Cheryl Clarke.
What is the TMDB rating for The Watermelon Woman?
The Watermelon Woman has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 116 votes.
