The Color Purple
The Color Purple (1985) is a history drama, directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldberg. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 154-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What The Color Purple Is About
Steven Spielberg's 1985 film follows a young woman separated from her sister and subjected to violence. The story spans forty years. Meetings with other women change her. The film makes letters its narrative device; the narrative ties deliverance to solidarity. It is adapted from Alice Walker's novel. It received eleven Academy Award nominations and won none. Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey played their first screen roles. Who it's for: those who like period drama. Who it's not for: viewers looking for the book's relationship between the women in full; the film softens that line noticeably.
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What is The Color Purple about?
Steven Spielberg's 1985 film follows a young woman separated from her sister and subjected to violence. The story spans forty years.
Where can I watch The Color Purple?
The Color Purple is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple runs for 154 minutes (2h 34m).
When did The Color Purple come out?
The Color Purple was released in 1985.
Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in The Color Purple?
The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey.
What is The Color Purple's rating?
The Color Purple holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.
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