The Color Purple
Movie • 1985

The Color Purple

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

Filmistani83
Blockbuster
IMDb7.7105K
1,982votes
DramaHistorySlow BurnEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical
Why Watch

A English Drama, History film (1985) rated 7.7/10 on IMDb by 104K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Celie
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
Harpo
Akosua Busia
Akosua Busia
Nettie
Desreta Jackson
Desreta Jackson
Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong
Squeak
Dana Ivey
Dana Ivey
Miss Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Color Purple worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates The Color Purple 83/100 (IMDb: 7.7/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

Where can I watch The Color Purple online in India?

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Is The Color Purple a hit or flop?

The Color Purple is a blockbuster hit — 104K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 83/100 confirm massive audience approval.

What is The Color Purple about?

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…

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