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  • The Color Purple
  • Opened December 18, 1985 | Runtime:2 hr. 32 min.
  • PG-13
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 14+. Read More
  • An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), 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 Read More
  • Cast: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Genres: Period Film, Marriage Drama, Feminist Film, Drama, Rural Drama

The Color Purple Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    PROUD AND STRONG

    by hector17

    This was the role of a lifetime. Sophie shows what it was really like. She took a lot of crap but never gave in and never gave up. Her faith kept her strong and despite all the crap she still believed. This movie made me cry and made me laugh. I could really relate to Sophie and the hardship that she went through. Oprah plays the part to a T.

  • Must Go!

    LOVED IT!!

    by Jimdawg

    For anyone who has sisters or any siblings for that matter, This is a really good story about two sisters who went through alot growing up. This movie makes me realize how greatful I am to have the relationship I do with my sisters and how having a bond with you siblings is priceless. Whoopi did a very good job in this movie and Opra Whinfrey had a realy good role in this movie as well.

  • Must Go!

    Mr. M-I-S-T-E-R period

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    Watch it and you'll soon see why this is one of my favorite movies of ALLLLL Time. #thatisall

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