Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire(2009)
“For precious girls everywhere.”
Overview
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.
Director
Lee Daniels
Studio
Smokewood Entertainment Group
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$48M
Cast
Gabourey Sidibe
as Precious
Mo'Nique
as Mary
Paula Patton
as Ms. Rain
Mariah Carey
as Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherd
as Cornrows
Lenny Kravitz
as Nurse John
Stephanie Andujar
as Rita
Chyna Layne
as Rhonda
Amina Robinson
as Jermaine
Xosha Roquemore
as Joann
Angelic Zambrana
as Consuelo
Aunt Dot
as Toosie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$48M
Production Companies
Smokewood Entertainment Group • Lee Daniels Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009).
What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire about?▼
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.
Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?▼
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was directed by Lee Daniels and released in 2009. It is a drama film.
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?▼
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?▼
The cast of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire includes Gabourey Sidibe as Precious, Mo'Nique as Mary, Paula Patton as Ms. Rain, Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss, Sherri Shepherd as Cornrows and more.
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