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7.31,805 votes2009R1h 50mDramaIMDb

Synopsis

“For precious girls everywhere.”

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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Gabourey Sidibe
Precious
Mo'Nique
Mary
Paula Patton
Ms. Rain
Mariah Carey
Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherd
Cornrows
Lenny Kravitz
Nurse John
Stephanie Andujar
Rita
Chyna Layne
Rhonda
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Amina Robinson
Jermaine
Xosha Roquemore
Joann
Angelic Zambrana
Consuelo
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Aunt Dot
Toosie
Nealla Gordon
Mrs. Lichenstein
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Grace Hightower
Socialworker
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Barret Helms
Tom Cruise
Kimberly Russell
Katherine
Bill Sage
Mr Wicher
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Susan Taylor
Fairy Godmother
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Kendall Toombs
Abdul, New Born
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Alexander Toombs
Abdul, New Born

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Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire released?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was released in 2009.

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.

What genre is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is classified as Drama.

What is the age rating for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is rated R.