The Color Purple
(1985)
7.7
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It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Runtime
2h 34min
Premiere
1985-12-18
Box office
$98,467,863
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG-13
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cinematography
Allen Daviau
Editor
Michael Kahn
Producers
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Carole Isenberg
Production
Amblin Entertainment · Warner Bros. Pictures · The Guber-Peters Company
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Danny Glover
Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Celie
Margaret Avery
Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Harpo
Akosua Busia
Nettie
Desreta Jackson
Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
Old Mr.
Director
Steven SpielbergCinematography
Allen DaviauEditor
Michael KahnProducers
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Carole IsenbergPhotos
Awards summary
Nominated for 11 Oscars. 14 wins & 25 nominations total
Our review
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie’s abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing ‘Mister’ Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Color Purple?
Steven Spielberg directed The Color Purple in 1985.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Color Purple has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 102,275 votes.
Where can I watch The Color Purple?
The Color Purple is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple has a runtime of 2h 34min (154 minutes).
How much did The Color Purple earn at the box office?
The Color Purple earned $98,467,863 worldwide.