The Color Purple (1985)

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

• Drama

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Rating

7.7 / 10 (2,054 votes)

Release date

December 18, 1985

Runtime

2h 34m

Language

English

Director

Steven Spielberg

Status

Released