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Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire

2009, Drama, 1h 49m

242 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast. Read critic reviews

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Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.

Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Child Abuse|Sexual Assault)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Lee Daniels
Producer: Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
Writer: Geoffrey Fletcher
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2009 limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.5M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Smokewood Entertainment Group

Cast & Crew

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

Claireece "Precious" Jones

Mo'Nique

Mary

Paula Patton

Ms. Rain

Lenny Kravitz

Nurse John

Mariah Carey

Ms. Weiss

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

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