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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Drama • R • 2009 • 1 hr 50 min
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6.5
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7.3

In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father, and at home she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret – she can't read.

Starring

Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd

Directed By

Lee Daniels

Written By

Geoffrey Fletcher

Attributes

SlowDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

Drama

Release Date

November 20, 2009

User Reviews

Kayla
Kayla
This movie feels too real. Depressing and heartbreaking, but I'd watch it again as it exposes you to the reality some people endure.
Danielle
Danielle
Absolutely gut-wrenching story, and beautifully acted. Everyone should see this movie at least once.
pearl
pearl
This movie broke me. The actors performances are amazing. I think everyone should give this a watch. for all the precious girls out there 💔
Matt
Matt
Gabourey Sidibe cemented Precious into our hearts. Definitely not something I’d watch again and again, but it’s a must see. Mo’Nique. 😳
Olivia Braunsteiner
Olivia Braunsteiner
Just so sad that this is some people's reality. This really opens your eyes.
Zara
Zara
This was really hard to watch but a necessary story/commentary. It broke my heart and it's unlikely I'd ever want to watch it again
patapusca
patapusca
One of the most shocking stories. The book is even darker.
Rita
Rita
This movie still lives in my mind rent free.its just a depressing vibe that lingers.
Andréa Okada
Andréa Okada
The most heartbreaking story... And it really happens in real life. I couldn't watch it again.
Connor
Connor
Very honest slice of life. Borderline horror film, but ultimately more sad than anything. Very moving film

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878 (20%)
2,370 (53%)
869 (20%)
6.5 – Based on 4.4k ratings
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Cast & Crew

Lee Daniels
Lee
Daniels
Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey
Sidibe
Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Paula Patton
Paula
Patton
Mariah Carey
Mariah
Carey
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri
Shepherd
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny
Kravitz
Stephanie Andujar
Stephanie
Andujar
Chyna Layne
Chyna
Layne
Amina Robinson
Amina
Robinson
Xosha Roquemore
Xosha
Roquemore
Geoffrey Fletcher
Geoffrey
Fletcher

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