The Color Purple

Name: The Color Purple
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh

1985Dir. Steven Spielberg2h 34m

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Runtime2h 34m

Released1985

Budget$15M

Box office$146.3M

DirectorSteven Spielberg

About This Movie

The Color Purple is a real emotional ride, you know? Spielberg captures the South’s grit and beauty in a way that feels raw. The pacing is deliberate, letting the weight of Celie’s struggles seep in. Who could forget Whoopi Goldberg’s breakout performance? She brings Celie’s pain and resilience to life. The cinematography is lush, almost painterly at times, while the score by Quincy Jones adds layers of depth. It's an odd mix of heartache and hope, and the way it explores sisterhood is pretty striking. Just a lot going on, but it all feels grounded in a harsh reality. Definitely one of those films that sticks with you for the right reasons.

Released by Warner Bros. on December 20, 1985Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novelFeatures a notable score by Quincy JonesNominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture