How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple is 2 h 21 min long (141 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Color Purple rated?

The Color Purple is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Color Purple?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Color Purple (2023) tonight

The Color Purple (2023) runs 2 h 21 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.0 from 383 TMDB members. A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Runtime: 2 h 21 min — ends 10:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 25, 2023
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 383 votes
Director: Blitz Bazawule
Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is The Color Purple?: The Color Purple is 2 h 21 min long (141 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Color Purple rated?: The Color Purple is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Color Purple 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.
Where can I stream The Color Purple?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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