Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)

NR ★ 5.5/10 113 min Drama, Romance, TV Movie United States English

Director: Darnell Martin

Teleplays: Misan Sagay, Bobby Smith Jr., Suzan-Lori Parks
Novel: Zora Neale Hurston

Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Halle Berry Janie Starks

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joe Starks

Michael Ealy Tea Cake

Ruby Dee Nanny

Terrence Howard Amos Hicks

Nicki Micheaux Phoebe Watson

Lorraine Toussaint Pearl Stone

Gabriel Casseus Sam Watson

Their Eyes Were Watching God Appears on 2 Curated Movie Lists

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Identity Theme

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