Where to watch American Violet in United States
American Violet is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About American Violet
American Violet is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tim Disney, starring Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson and Will Patton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Violet in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
American Violet trailer
Overview
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, but brand her as a felon for life. As word begins to spread that similar incidents are occurring in poor communities all across the country, Dee realizes that there are more mothers out there like her, and decides to take a stand against powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett. Now, despite being well aware of District Attorney Beckett's fierce reputation, Dee enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy in overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that, if not navigated with the greatest of caution, now threaten to destroy her life. With the custody of her children on the line, one brave mother wages a valiant battle to strike at the very heart of the corrupt Texas justice system.
Top cast
Nicole Beharie
Dee Roberts
Tim Blake Nelson
David Cohen
Will Patton
Sam Conroy
Michael O'Keefe
Calvin Beckett
Malcolm Barrett
Byron Hill
Xzibit
Darrell Hughes
Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Sanders
Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts
Tim Ware
Mark Shelby
Paul David Story
David Higgins
David Warshofsky
Robert Foster
Lucinda Jenney
Leona Conroy
Karimah Westbrook
Claudia Johnson
Paul Guilfoyle
Judge Belmont
Pamala Tyson
Gladys Williams
Scott A. Martin
Jerry Arnold
Michael Scialabba
Willis
John Will Clay
Franklin
Myra Nakia Christophe
Sherice Roberts
Za'mari Breedlove
Shardonda Roberts
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch American Violet in United States?+
In United States, American Violet is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is American Violet on Netflix?+
American Violet is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is American Violet?+
American Violet has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in American Violet?+
American Violet stars Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe and Malcolm Barrett.
When did American Violet come out?+
American Violet is a 2008 movie directed by Tim Disney.
What genre is American Violet?+
American Violet is Drama film.
Who directed American Violet?+
American Violet was directed by Tim Disney.
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