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The Color Purple (2023)

PG-13 · 2023-12-25 · 2h 21m · EN
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A bold new take on the beloved classic.

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.

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Blitz BazawuleDirector
Budget
$95M
Box office
$58.4M

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Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. HensonShug AveryCorey HawkinsCorey HawkinsHarpoH.E.R.H.E.R.SqueakFantasia BarrinoFantasia BarrinoCelieDanielle BrooksDanielle BrooksSofiaColman DomingoColman DomingoMisterHalle BaileyHalle BaileyYoung NettieCiaraCiaraNettieLouis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.Ol' MisterPhylicia Pearl MpasiPhylicia Pearl MpasiYoung CelieDavid Alan GrierDavid Alan GrierReverend AveryTamela J. MannTamela J. MannFirst Lady

Keywords

Based on novel or bookRemakeSister sister relationshipMusical1910sLesbian relationshipLgbtReligionFemale empowermentAdultery1920s1930s1940sFaithChild abuseForgivenessSisterhoodSelf esteemIncestSouthern usaRacismDomestic abuseBased on play or musicalAbusive fatherMemphis, tennesseeChild brideOlder man younger woman relationshipDomestic violenceCounty jailGeorgia

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Remake · Sister Sister RelationshipMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance · Estranged Family Member

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What is The Color Purple 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.

How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple has a runtime of 141 minutes.

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