


Film · Released
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
“For precious girls everywhere.”
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire at a glance
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 drama film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2009-11-06
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Lee Daniels
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 1,839 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Gabourey SidibePrecious
Mo'NiqueMary
Paula PattonMs. Rain
Mariah CareyMs. Weiss
Sherri ShepherdCornrows
Lenny KravitzNurse John
Stephanie AndujarRita
Chyna LayneRhonda
Xosha RoquemoreJoann
Angelic ZambranaConsuelo
Nealla GordonMrs. LichensteinQuestions about Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Quick answersWhere can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire suitable for children?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire about?
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…
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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