Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) movie poster

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)

"For precious girls everywhere."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 85% (RT: 92%, MC: 78) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (1,745 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
78
Cast
Gabourey Sidibe as Precious
Mo'Nique as Mary
Paula Patton as Ms. Rain
Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherd as Cornrows
Lenny Kravitz as Nurse John
Chyna Layne as Rhonda
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,745 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 85%.
Overview
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 โ€“ she can't read. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Lee Daniels cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 drama film directed by Lee Daniels. 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 โ€“ she can't read. The film has been rated by 1,745 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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