Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by SapphireOverview and Synopsis

  • Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
  • Opened November 6, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 49 min.
  • R
    child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language.
  • Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece ''Precious'' Jones (Gabourey ''Gabby'' Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique ). Precious instinctively sees a Read More

    • *11/06/09 release date is for select theaters; expansion release dates and wide release date to follow

  • Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Lenny Kravitz, Paula Patton, Mo'nique, Mariah Carey
  • Director: Lee Daniels
  • Genres: Teen Movie, Drama, Inspirational Drama

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  • Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe as Claireece "Precious" Jones in "Precious."
  • Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe from "Precious."
  • Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss and Gabourey Sidibe as Precious in "Precious: Based on the Novel ``Push'' by Sapphire."

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  • An absolute must see! We see "Oscar" written all over it.
    by rlks

    Magnificent, true-to-life performances by Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique, and Mariah Carey....Read More

  • Precious is Precious
    by evebx

    It is a great movie to see. Precious went through some much pain and struggle and she decided to make a good life for her and her two kids. Definily oscar worthy. Precious herself should be...Read More

  • harrowing yet beautiful
    by ggirodier

    this movie was more than i expected it to be given its ecclectic cast. it's definitely not your run-of-the-mill, happy-go-lucky movie but it certainly has its humorous moments. i think lee daniels...Read More

  • Wow. SEE THIS MOVIE
    by PharaohNYC

    This is such a wonderful, disturbing, funny and incredibly sad film that I highly recommend. The actors in this film perform with great passion and your heart goes through a bashing while looking...Read More

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Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire Critic Reviews

  • "Nothing quite prepares you for the rough-cut diamond that is Precious. A rare blend of pure entertainment and dark social commentary, this shockingly raw, surprisingly irreverent and absolutely unforgettable story..." Los Angeles Times

    - Betsy Sharkey

  • "Despite its melodramatic moments, remarkable performances drive home the film's inspiring message." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

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