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Movie Info

Release Date: December 18, 1985
Runtime: 154 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $146,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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73%
Tomatometer
78
78/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
1,943 votes
7.7/10
IMDb
103,829 votes
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The Color Purple

1985

"Courage blooms where silence once thrived."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Colour Purple? 🇪🇸 ES: El color púrpura? 🇫🇷 FR: La couleur pourpre? 🇵🇹 PT: A Cor Púrpura? 🇮🇹 IT: Il Colore Viola? All international titles (12) →
Drama History 154 min 7.7/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1986 Oscars Best Picture Frank Marshall
1986 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Oprah Winfrey

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $146,300,000
Profit $131,300,000
ROI +875.3% (9.8x)

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The Color Purple is directed by Steven Spielberg .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Color Purple

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  • The Color Purple was filmed primarily in the state of Georgia, which provided various rural settings that accurately represented the early 20th-century American South.

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  • During the filming, Whoopi Goldberg was initially unsure about taking on the lead role of Celie, as she had not previously starred in a major film.

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  • An error occurs in the film when Celie is seen wearing a dress that appears to have different patterns and colors in consecutive scenes, disrupting continuity.

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  • Steven Spielberg directed The Color Purple, marking his first foray into directing a film adapted from a novel by an African-American author, which was a significant step in his career.

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  • Oprah Winfrey, in her film debut, not only portrayed Sofia but also fought for the character to have a strong presence within the story, contributing to the film's exploration of female empowerment.

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  • The film's score, composed by Quincy Jones, incorporates elements of gospel and blues, reflecting the cultural backdrop of the story and enhancing the emotional depth of key scenes.

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