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Film · 2023

The Colour Purple

Original titleThe Color Purple

starring Jon Batiste, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks

  • 2 h 20 min
  • Drama
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 25 January 2024
  • 5.2 AverageMovieNCo
  • 3.0 Users1 vote
  • 7.3 Critics3 reviews
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Synopsis

Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sorority between three women who share an unbreakable bond in 'The Color Purple.' This bold new version of the popular classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

'The Color Purple' stars Taraji P. Henson, the protagonist of 'Hidden Figures', Danielle Brooks, known for 'Orange is the new black', Colman Domingo of 'Fear the Walking Dead', Corey Hawkins, HER, Halle Bailey, the protagonist of 'The Little Mermaid', Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Fantasia Barrino, in her major film debut, and has a script by Marcus Gardley.

The film is based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel and the musical theater play, libretto (of the musical theater play) by Marsha Norman, and its music and lyrics come from the hand of Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. This American coming-of-age musical drama is the second film adaptation of the novel, following Steven Spielberg's 1985 film. Spielberg and Quincy Jones return to produce this version, along with the musical's producers Scott Sanders and Oprah Winfrey, the latter of whom also starred in the 1985 film as Sofia.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents this production by Harpo Films, Amblin Entertainment, Scott Sanders and QJP, distributing it worldwide and it will be released in theaters in Spain on February 9, 2024.

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Runtime
140 min2 hours and 20 minutes
How long is The Colour Purple?
2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was The Colour Purple released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 25 January 2024.
Who is in The Colour Purple?
It stars Jon Batiste, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks and Colman Domingo.
Where can I watch The Colour Purple?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix and on rent on Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (12)
Producers
Mara Jacobs, Scott Sanders, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey

Videos and trailers

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Tráiler 'El color púrpura' (2023) 2:2410 December 2023

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 3 reviews
3.0 1 vote

What the critics say average 7.3 from 3

  • 7.5 Entertainment WeeklyMaureen Lee Lenker With stellar performances and the foundation of a beloved novel, should be as lush and beautiful as its titular hue. Instead, it's just... here. Read
  • 7.5 IndiewireKate Erbland There's so much to see in the film that this critic made the rare choice to see the film twice before reviewing it. The experience deepens, in both good and bad ways, with a second watch. The… Read
  • 7.0 ColliderRoss Bonaime Despite its flaws, Bazawule's strength behind the camera and an incredible cast down the line make it a worthy adaptation.

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 31 songs
  1. Huckleberry PieHalle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi Spotify
  2. Mysterious WaysTamela J. Mann, David Alan Grier, Halle Bailey, Ensemble Spotify
  3. She Be MinePhylicia Pearl Mpasi, Ensemble Spotify
  4. Keep It Movin'Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi Spotify

Trivia

All 7 facts

  • Reprising roles

    Fantasia Barrino (Celie) reprises her role in the movie from the original 2005 Broadway production of 'The Color Purple' and Danielle Brooks (Sophia) reprises her role from the 2015 Broadway Revival.

  • Origins

    It was first written as a book by Alice Walker, which was later made into a film directed by Steven Spielberg. The book was then turned into a Broadway musical in 2005. This second film adaptation is based on the musical adaptation.

  • Bye to Oprah

    Oprah Winfrey declined to make an appearance in the film.

  • Old friends

    Danielle Brooks and Corey Hawkins are good friends and former Juilliard classmates. Shortly after being cast as Harpo, Hawkins asked producer Scott Sanders to consider Brooks to play Sofia opposite him. She had previously starred as Sofia in the 2015 Broadway musical revival.

  • Special cameo

    Whoopi Goldberg, who played mature Celie in the original film, is the midwife who helps young Celie give birth.

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