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Film · 2006

Dreamgirls

Directed by Bill Condon · starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé and Eddie Murphy

  • 2 h 10 min
  • 12
  • Drama · Music · Biography
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 1 February 2007
  • 8.6 Users7 votes
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Synopsis

Set in the turbulent early 1960s to mid-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rise of a trio of women - Effie, Deena and Lorrell - who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. At a talent competition, they are discovered by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr., who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime.

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The essentials

Runtime
130 min2 hours and 10 minutes
Budget
$70mDreamWorks SKG
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is Dreamgirls?
2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Dreamgirls released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 1 February 2007.
Who directed Dreamgirls?
Bill Condon.
Who is in Dreamgirls?
It stars Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy and Danny Glover.
Where can I watch Dreamgirls?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Paramount+ and with a channel on Apple TV.
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Cast

Full cast (19)
Director
Bill Condon
Writers
Bill Condon
Producers
Laurence Mark

Videos and trailers

See the video
'Dreamgirls' - 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' Scene 4:453 March 2017

Photos and posters

All 43 photos

Reviews

8.6 7 votes
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Awards

All the awards
  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 2007 2 of 8 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
  • Golden Globes 2007 3 of 5 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • BAFTA Awards 2007 1 of 2 nominations Won: Film Best Supporting Actress
  • Actor Awards 2007 2 of 3 nominations Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Soundtrack

All 37 songs
  1. I'm Looking for SomethingMaxi Anderson, Charlene Carmen, Keisha Heely, Published Dreamgirls Music, ASCAP Spotify
  2. Goin' DowntownSteven L. Russell, Durrell Babbs, Luke Boyd, Eric Dawkins, Published Dreamgirls Music Spotify
  3. Takin' the Long Way HomeMichael-Leon Wooley, Published Dreamgirls Music, ASCAP, admin, Universal Spotify
  4. MoveJennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni Rose, Published Dreamgirls Music, ASCAP Spotify

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