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Where to Watch The Color Purple (1985) in the US
- 1985
- PG-13
- 2h 34m
- 7.7IMDb
- 73%Rotten Tomatoes
- 78Metascore
The Color Purple is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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- Spectrum On DemandSD154 minPG-13$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Spectrum On DemandHD154 minPG-13$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV StoreSD154 minPG-13AudioEnglish · Spanish · French$5.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV StoreHD154 minPG-13AudioEnglish · Spanish · French$5.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV Store4K154 minPG-13AudioEnglish · Spanish · French$5.99Opens in a new tab.
- Prime VideoSD154 minPG-13AudioCzech · German +6$5.99Opens in a new tab.
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- Prime Video4K154 minPG-13AudioCzech · German +6$5.99Opens in a new tab.
- Fandango at HomeSD154 minPG-13AudioEnglish$5.99Opens in a new tab.
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What it's about
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...
Cast and crew
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writer
- Menno Meyjes, Alice Walker
- Starring
- Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey
Details
- Release date
- Feb 7, 1986
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $98,467,863
- Awards
- Nominated for 11 Oscars. 14 wins & 25 nominations total
Where to Watch The Color Purple (1985) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Color Purple in the United States?
- The Color Purple is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream The Color Purple or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch The Color Purple for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV.
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