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Precious

Precious

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.

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Precious
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2009-11-06
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 7.32/10 (1710 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $47,536,959
  • Production Companies: Smokewood Entertainment Group, Lee Daniels Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7154
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

as Precious

Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

as Mary

Paula Patton

Paula Patton

as Ms. Rain

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

as Ms. Weiss

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

as Cornrows

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

as Nurse John

Stephanie Andujar

Stephanie Andujar

as Rita

Chyna Layne

Chyna Layne

as Rhonda

Amina Robinson

Amina Robinson

as Jermaine

Xosha Roquemore

Xosha Roquemore

as Joann

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

Meet the Artists: Lee Daniels

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precious?

Precious is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2009-11-06.

Who are the main actors in Precious?

The main cast includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, .

Where can I watch Precious online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Precious is available.

Is Precious based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Precious?

Precious has an IMDb rating of 7.32/10 based on 1710 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Precious?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $47,536,959 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Precious?

The soundtrack was composed by Smokewood Entertainment Group, Lee Daniels Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Precious filmed?

Precious was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Precious?

The total runtime of Precious is 110 minutes.

Is Precious suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Precious?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Precious.

Does Precious have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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