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The Color Purple

A bold new take on the beloved classic.

2023 · PG-13 · 2h 21m

Directed by Blitz Bazawule

7.0

TMDB audience score
383 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Fantasia Barrino
    Celie

  • Taraji P. Henson
    Shug Avery

  • Danielle Brooks
    Sofia

  • Colman Domingo
    Mister

  • Corey Hawkins
    Harpo

  • Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
    Young Celie

  • Halle Bailey
    Young Nettie

  • Ciara
    Nettie

  • H.E.R.
    Squeak

  • David Alan Grier
    Reverend Avery

  • Deon Cole
    Alfonso

  • Jon Batiste
    Grady

  • Louis Gossett Jr.
    Ol' Mister

  • Tamela Mann
    First Lady

  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    Mama

  • Elizabeth Marvel
    Miss Millie

  • Stephen Hill
    Henry (Buster) Broadnax

  • Adetinpo Thomas
    Mary Ellen