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American Violet

6.720081h 43mPG-13MovieDrama

A young single mother of four living in a small Texas town. Arrested during a drug raid and accused of a crime she didn't commit, Dee goes against the wishes of her mother, Alma, and rejects the plea-bargain that would free her from jail,…

DirectorTim Disney
WriterBill Haney
ProducersBill Haney·Peter Newman

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Cast · Directed by Tim Disney

NBNicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie
Dee Roberts
TNTim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
David Cohen
WPWill Patton
Will Patton
Sam Conroy
MOMichael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Calvin Beckett
MBMalcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barrett
Byron Hill
XXzibit
Xzibit
Darrell Hughes
CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Sanders
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts
TWTim Ware
Tim Ware
Mark Shelby
PSPaul David Story
Paul David Story
David Higgins
DWDavid Warshofsky
David Warshofsky
Robert Foster
LJLucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney
Leona Conroy

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American Violet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Violet?

American Violet is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Violet on Netflix?

No, American Violet is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is American Violet on Amazon Prime Video?

American Violet isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Violet for free?

American Violet is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.