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Poster for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)

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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)

For precious girls everywhere.

  • Nov 6, 2009
  • 1h 50m
  • R

7.3/10

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1,839 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 drama film directed by Lee Daniels. Its leading cast includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Paula Patton. It runs for 1 hour 50 minutes.

Synopsis

In 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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 50 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 1,839 TMDB votes

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Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Gabourey Sidibe Precious
  • Mo'Nique Mary
  • Paula Patton Ms. Rain
  • Mariah Carey Ms. Weiss
  • Sherri Shepherd Cornrows
  • Lenny Kravitz Nurse John
  • Stephanie Andujar Rita
  • Chyna Layne Rhonda
  • Amina Robinson Jermaine
  • Xosha Roquemore Joann
  • Angelic Zambrana Consuelo
  • Aunt Dot Toosie
  • Nealla Gordon Mrs. Lichenstein
  • Grace Hightower Socialworker
  • Barret Helms Tom Cruise
  • Kimberly Russell Katherine
  • Bill Sage Mr Wicher
  • Susan Taylor Fairy Godmother

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