How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple is 2 h 34 min long (154 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:34 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?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Color Purple (1985) runs 2 h 34 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.7 from 2,057 TMDB members. An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Runtime: 2 h 34 min — ends 10:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 18, 1985
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 2,057 votes
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey
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. At 2 h 34 min, plan the evening: start by 8:26 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Color Purple?: The Color Purple is 2 h 34 min long (154 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:34 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. At 2 h 34 min, plan the evening: start by 8:26 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Color Purple?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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