Precious (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, Precious is a drama film directed by Lee Daniels, running about 110 minutes. “We are all precious” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret; She can't read.
Who’s in it. Precious stars Gabourey Sidibe as Claireece "Precious" Jones, Mo'Nique as Mary Lee Johnston, Paula Patton as Blu Rain and Mariah Carey as Mrs. Weiss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Precious has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Precious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Precious tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Precious (2009)?
- In US, Precious is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Precious worth watching?
- Precious holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Precious?
- Precious stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.
- When was Precious released?
- Precious was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.