Precious 2009
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Precious
as Mary
as Ms. Rain
as Ms. Weiss
as Cornrows
as Nurse John
as Rita
as Rhonda
as Jermaine
as Joann
Director:
Writer:
Geoffrey Fletcher, Sapphire
Stars:
Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne, Amina Robinson, Xosha Roquemore,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Precious
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Precious
as Mary
as Ms. Rain
as Ms. Weiss
as Cornrows
as Nurse John
as Rita
as Rhonda
as Jermaine
as Joann
as Consuelo
as Toosie
as Mrs. Lichenstein
as Socialworker
as Tom Cruise
as Katherine
as Mr Wicher
as Fairy Godmother
as Abdul, New Born
as Abdul, New Born
as Abdul, 9 Months
as Aids Clerk
as Boy #1
as Bunny
as Carl
as Day Care Woman
as Female Clerk
as Girl #1
as Girl #2
as Girl with Jermaine
as Italian Language Instructor
as KFC Cashier
as Man #1 Exits Elevator (St)
as Man #2 Exits Elevator (St)
as Mongo
as Nurse
as Pretty Blonde Girl
as Reggie
as Ruby
as Sheila
as Skinny Boy #1
as Skinny Boy #2
as Skinny Boy #3
as Unruly Boy #1
as Unruly Boy #2
as Administrator Harris (uncredited)
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