Where to watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) tonight
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 1,842 TMDB members. 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
- 1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- November 6, 2009
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 1,842 votes
- Director
- Lee Daniels
- Starring
- Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire rated?
- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is rated R in the US.
- Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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