The Color Purple Movie (1985): Where to watch and stream online

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The Color Purple

1985, Movie, 2h 34min

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 companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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When a movie character is really working, we become that character. That's what the movies offer: Escapism into lives other than our own.

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Lennore Pipalu

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Virkelig smuk og rørende film.

2 years ago

Gyrithe Gutheil-Alsen

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En barsk men god film

2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

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"The Color Purple" is a powerful and emotional journey that follows the life of Celie, a young black woman living in the rural South during the early 20th century. After being abused and mistreated by her father and later her husband, Celie finds solace in her relationships with two strong-willed women who help her discover her own strength and voice. With Oscar-winning performances from Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey, this film adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a poignant portrayal of hope, love, and empowerment in the face of adversity. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress (Whoopi Goldberg), "The Color Purple" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire audiences today.

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You can stream The Color Purple on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to The Color Purple? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Color Purple include Ordinary People, Rain Man, Dead Poets Society, The Natural, Paris, Texas, Beaches.

When was The Color Purple released in theaters? Toggle content

The Color Purple was released in theaters on January 16, 1987.