The Color Purple
2023, English. Directed by Blitz Bazawule.
A bold new take on the beloved classic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 383 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Color Purple
The Color Purple is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 December 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marcus Gardley
- Budget
- $90M
- Box office
- $69M
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What The Color Purple is based on
The Color Purple is based on The Color Purple, a 1982 novel by Alice Walker, published by Harcourt and The Color Purple, a dramatico-musical work.
Novel · 1982
The Color Purple
By Alice Walker
Published by Harcourt
Dramatico-musical work
The Color Purple
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Color Purple: quick answers
Is The Color Purple worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 383 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does The Color Purple have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Color Purple. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Color Purple parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Color Purple is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Color Purple on?
The Color Purple is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Color Purple?
If you liked The Color Purple, try To Kill a Mockingbird, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Castle.
Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple (2023) was directed by Blitz Bazawule and stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks.
What is The Color Purple based on?
The Color Purple is based on The Color Purple, a 1982 novel by Alice Walker, published by Harcourt and The Color Purple, a dramatico-musical work.