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The Watermelon Woman

6.919971h 25mMovieDramaComedyRomance

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.

DirectorCheryl Dunye
WriterCheryl Dunye
ProducersMichael Light·Alexandra Juhasz

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Cast · Directed by Cheryl Dunye

CDCheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl
GTGuinevere Turner
Guinevere Turner
Diana
VW
Valarie Walker
Tamara
LB
Lisa Marie Bronson
Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards
CCCheryl Clarke
Cheryl Clarke
June Walker
ID
Irene Dunye
Self
BF
Brian Freeman
Lee Edwards
IJ
Ira Jeffries
Shirley Hamilton
AJAlexandra Juhasz
Alexandra Juhasz
Martha Page
CPCamille Paglia
Camille Paglia
Self
SSSarah Schulman
Sarah Schulman
CLIT Archivist
VB
V.S. Brodie
Karaoke Singer

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The Watermelon Woman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Watermelon Woman?

The Watermelon Woman is streaming on MUBI in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Watermelon Woman on Netflix?

No, The Watermelon Woman is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is The Watermelon Woman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Watermelon Woman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on MUBI instead.

Where can I watch The Watermelon Woman for free?

The Watermelon Woman is available on MUBI in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.