About this movie
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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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
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Quick facts
Year
2009
Runtime
1h 50m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
1,783
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$10.0M
Cast
rape
aids
illiteracy
unwillingly pregnant
balloon
school
crying
motorcycle
cynical
harlem, new york city
angry
aggressive
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Questions about Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a runtime of 1h 50m (1 hour and 50 minutes).
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.
What genre is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a Drama film (2009).
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, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd.
What is the TMDB rating for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,783 votes.
