Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
2009, English. Directed by Lee Daniels.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is streaming on MovieSphere+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 November 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Geoffrey S. Fletcher
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $48M
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What Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is based on
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is based on Push (1996) by Sapphire, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1996
Push
By Sapphire
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire: quick answers
Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,844 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire on?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is streaming on MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
If you liked Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, try Mysterious Skin, The Color Purple, I Shot Andy Warhol.
Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was directed by Lee Daniels and stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton.
What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire based on?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is based on Push (1996) by Sapphire, published by Alfred A. Knopf.