Where to watch
We haven’t verified where The Watermelon Woman is streaming in Canada yet. Check JustWatch
We haven’t verified where The Watermelon Woman is streaming in the US yet. Check JustWatch
We haven’t verified where The Watermelon Woman is streaming in the UK yet. Check JustWatch
We haven’t verified where The Watermelon Woman is streaming in Australia yet. Check JustWatch
We haven’t verified where The Watermelon Woman is streaming in New Zealand yet. Check JustWatch
Our take
A young Black lesbian filmmaker working in a Philadelphia video store sets out to research a forgotten 1930s actress credited only as the Watermelon Woman.
Why watch Cheryl Dunye's film is widely cited as the first feature directed by a Black lesbian.
Cast & crew
More like this
Quick answers
- Where can I watch The Watermelon Woman?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Watermelon Woman in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is The Watermelon Woman about?
- A young Black lesbian filmmaker working in a Philadelphia video store sets out to research a forgotten 1930s actress credited only as the Watermelon Woman.
- Who is in the cast of The Watermelon Woman?
- The Watermelon Woman stars Camille Paglia, Guinevere Turner, Sarah Schulman, Brian Freeman and Cheryl Dunye.
- Who directed The Watermelon Woman?
- The Watermelon Woman was directed by Cheryl Dunye.
- When did The Watermelon Woman come out?
- The Watermelon Woman was released on 1 January 1996.
- How long is The Watermelon Woman?
- The Watermelon Woman runs 90 minutes (1 h 30 min).
Before you go