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The Color Purple

2023, Movie, 2h 21min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic David Jenkins

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... rides on its stellar performances.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Maureen Lee Lenker

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Fantasia Barrino sings her face off in lackluster movie musical.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Robbie Collin

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...an irresistible all-singing, all-sobbing weepie with sequins.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic Leila Latif

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...the film treads a fine line between saccharine and crowd-pleasing, though there’s no doubt a few moments will elicit tears.

Read full review at Gamesradar

Critic Peyton Robinson

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The performances in “The Color Purple” are the absolute cornerstone of the film’s successes.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a heartfelt new version supercharged by a powerhouse cast.

Read full review at The Guardian

Frequently asked questions

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The Color Purple is a 2023 musical drama film directed by Blitz Bazawule, based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker. The film follows the life-long struggles of Celie Harris-Johnson (played by Fantasia Barrino), an African American woman living in the South during the early 1900s. Celie faces numerous hardships, including an abusive father and a violent husband, but ultimately finds strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. The film features an ensemble cast, including Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, and Colman Domingo as Albert "Mister" Johnson. The Color Purple is a powerful and emotional journey that celebrates the resilience and strength of black women.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Color Purple include A Complete Unknown, Better Man, CODA, Green Book, Kneecap, Bohemian Rhapsody.

When was The Color Purple released in theaters? Toggle content

The Color Purple was released in theaters on December 25, 2023.

When was The Color Purple released for streaming? Toggle content

The Color Purple was released for streaming on February 16, 2024.