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Where to Watch The Color Purple(1985)
“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”
Looking for where to watch The Color Purple? You can currently find The Color Purple online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Color Purple (1985), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 73% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,986 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1985, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Margaret Avery. At 154 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
The Color Purple isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Jarhead and Hotel Rwanda, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Color Purple isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Color Purple isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — The Color Purple isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — The Color Purple isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- The Color Purple runs 2h 34m (154 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 78/100.
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