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For Colored Girls(2010)

2h 14mDramaEnglish
6.7/10
83 user ratings

Many voices. One poem.

Overview

A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.

Director

Tyler Perry

Studio

Tyler Perry Studios

Budget

$21M

Revenue

$38M

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Cast

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

as Crystal / Brown

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

as Jo / Red

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

as Juanita / Green

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

as Tangie / Orange

Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose

as Yasmine / Yellow

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

as Kelly / Blue

Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson

as Nyla / Purple

Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

as Gilda

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

as Alice / White

Macy Gray

Macy Gray

as Rose

Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy

as Beau willie

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

as Carl

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2010

Runtime

2h 14m

Language

English

Rating

6.7 / 10

Budget

$21M

Box Office

$38M

Production Companies

Tyler Perry Studios • 34th Street Films • Lionsgate

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Where can I watch For Colored Girls?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for For Colored Girls (2010).

What is For Colored Girls about?

A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.

Who directed For Colored Girls?

For Colored Girls was directed by Tyler Perry and released in 2010. It is a drama film.

How long is For Colored Girls?

For Colored Girls has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

Who stars in For Colored Girls?

The cast of For Colored Girls includes Kimberly Elise as Crystal / Brown, Janet Jackson as Jo / Red, Loretta Devine as Juanita / Green, Thandiwe Newton as Tangie / Orange, Anika Noni Rose as Yasmine / Yellow and more.

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