For Colored Girls (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, For Colored Girls is a drama film directed by Tyler Perry, running about 134 minutes. “Many voices. One poem.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Who’s in it. For Colored Girls stars Kimberly Elise as Crystal / Brown, Janet Jackson as Jo / Red, Loretta Devine as Juanita / Green and Thandiwe Newton as Tangie / Orange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, For Colored Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, 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 For Colored Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Colored Girls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Colored Girls (2010)?
- In US, For Colored Girls is available to stream on Philo, 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 For Colored Girls worth watching?
- For Colored Girls holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Colored Girls?
- For Colored Girls stars Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Thandiwe Newton and Anika Noni Rose.
- When was For Colored Girls released?
- For Colored Girls was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.