The Color Purple
The Color Purple
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The Color Purple (1985)

PG-13 (US) | USA | English | 154 min
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
7.7

This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life...

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Best Screenplay - Adapted

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Best Picture

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Release Date

USA
(New York City, New York, premiere)
1985-12-16
Canada
No data
1985-12-18
USA
(limited)
1985-12-18
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Color Purple
(Original title)
El color púrpura
Argentina
The Color Purple
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate