The Color Purple 2023
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SplatA decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Celie
as Shug Avery
as Sofia
as Mister
as Harpo
as Young Celie
as Young Nettie
as Nettie
as Squeak
as Reverend Avery
Director:
Writer:
Alice Walker, Marsha Norman, Marcus Gardley, Menno Meyjes, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Stars:
Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.E.R., David Alan Grier,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2023 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
141 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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
The Color Purple
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Celie
as Shug Avery
as Sofia
as Mister
as Harpo
as Young Celie
as Young Nettie
as Nettie
as Squeak
as Reverend Avery
as Alfonso
as Grady
as Ol' Mister
as First Lady
as Mama
as Miss Millie
as Henry (Buster) Broadnax
as Mary Ellen
as Olivia
as Adam
as Abena
as Immigration Officer
as Young Harpo
as Lil Cat
as Corrine
as Mayor
as Big Slim
as Domino Player
as Domino Player
as Deaconess
as Postman (Mr. Edmonds)
as Ticket Booth Operator
as Sharecropper
as Harpo's Buddy
as Harpo's Buddy
as Harpo's Buddy
as Bub
as Debuty
as Midwife (uncredited)
as Domino Player (uncredited)
as Dancer
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