The Color Purple (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2023, The Color Purple is a drama, romance and music film directed by Blitz Bazawule, running about 141 minutes. “A bold new take on the beloved classic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Who’s in it. The Color Purple stars Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, H.E.R. as Squeak and Fantasia Barrino as Celie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Color Purple has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Color Purple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Color Purple tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Color Purple (2023)?
- In US, The Color Purple is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Color Purple worth watching?
- The Color Purple holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple stars Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks.
- When was The Color Purple released?
- The Color Purple was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.