Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
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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Where can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in the United States?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Hoopla, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, and Sherri Shepherd. Lee Daniels is the director.
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire come out?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was released on November 6, 2009.
Which studio made Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was produced by Smokewood Entertainment Group and Lee Daniels Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire make at the box office?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire grossed $47,536,959 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
What languages is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is in English and Italian, and its original language is English.
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