The Color Purple

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

19852h 34m7.7(2,037 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 companions…

The Color Purple (1985) is a drama and history film directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Margaret Avery. The film runs for 2 hours 34 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 2,037 votes.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Danny Glover

Albert

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo

Akosua Busia

Nettie

Desreta Jackson

Young Celie

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Who stars in The Color Purple?

The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey, and was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 hours 34 minutes.

When did The Color Purple come out?

The Color Purple was released in 1985.

What genre is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple is a drama and history film.

Is The Color Purple worth watching?

The Color Purple holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.