The Color Purple (1986)

Movie"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."
Audience Score
78
PG-13 2 hr 34 minFeb 7th, 1986Drama, History
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 7th, 1986 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 26th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$15,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$146,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Peter Guber, Jon Peters
Production Companies:Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Guber/Peters Company