The Color Purple poster
FilmDramaCrimeHistory

The Color Purple (1985)

PG-13 · 1985-12-18 · 2h 34m · EN
77%
User score
1,587 votes
▶ Play trailerIMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

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.

Read the The Color Purple feature →
Steven SpielbergDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$146.3M

Where to watch The Color Purple

All countries & options →
Rent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeSpectrum On Demand
Buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Where to watch The Color Purple in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

▶ 4K Ultra HD Extended Preview▶ Razor Looks Dull▶ Sister Song▶ Wedding of Sofia and Harpo▶ Sisters Separated▶ 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer▶ Official Trailer

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Danny GloverDanny GloverAlbert JohnsonWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergCelie Harris JohnsonMargaret AveryMargaret AveryShug AveryOprah WinfreyOprah WinfreySofia JohnsonWillard E. PughWillard E. PughHarpo JohnsonAkosua BusiaAkosua BusiaNettie HarrisDesreta JacksonDesreta JacksonYoung Celie HarrisAdolph CaesarAdolph CaesarOld MisterRae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongSqueakDana IveyDana IveyMiss MillieLeonard JacksonLeonard JacksonAlphonso "Pa" HarrisBennet GuilloryBennet GuilloryGrady

Keywords

AfricaPrisonViolent fatherEmpowermentRapeSibling relationshipIncestSouthern usaJazzAdoptionLetterBlack peopleJazz singer or musicianViolent husband

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · HistoryTheme affinityAfrica · Prison · Violent FatherDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference14353Actor preference4843 · 11361 · 203514

More like this

More Drama →
Sixty Minutes★ 7Viewing moment
Sixty Minutes
2024
Napoleon★ 6.5Viewing moment
Napoleon
2023
Oppenheimer★ 8.1Viewing moment
Oppenheimer
2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
2023
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire★ 6.4Viewing moment
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
Sound of Freedom★ 8.1Viewing moment
Sound of Freedom
2023
The Flash★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Flash
2023
The Creator★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Creator
2023
My Fault★ 8Viewing moment
My Fault
2023
Silent Night★ 6.2Viewing moment
Silent Night
2023
Avatar: The Way of Water★ 7.6Viewing moment
Avatar: The Way of Water
2022
El padrino: The Latin Godfather★ 6.8Viewing moment
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004

Frequently asked questions about The Color Purple

What is The Color Purple about?

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.

How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple has a runtime of 154 minutes.

Where can I watch The Color Purple?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.