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The poster features a silhouetted woman reading on a rocking chair against a window at sunset, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation. The deep purple background contrasts with the warm sunset glow, creating a moody and introspective atmosphere.

The Color Purple

1985 · Movie · 154 minAges 12+· Updated May 2026
⭐7.7
🍅73%
78
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🌐English,Portuguese,Spanish· Originally English
Rated:PG-13

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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.

The Color Purple is a film that explores themes of prison, rape, sibling relationship. It also touches on jazz and southern usa and africa.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia, Desreta Jackson, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong, Dana Ivey

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The poster features a silhouetted woman reading on a rocking chair against a window at sunset, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation. The deep purple background contrasts with the warm sunset glow, creating a moody and introspective atmosphere.

The Color Purple

1985•⭐ 7.7•154 min•Ages 12+•Updated May 2026
🌐English,Portuguese,Spanish· Originally English
Rated:PG-13
⭐

IMDb

7.7/10

🍅

RT Critics

73%

78

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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.

The Color Purple is a film that explores themes of prison, rape, sibling relationship. It also touches on jazz and southern usa and africa.

Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia, Desreta Jackson, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong, Dana Ivey

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