Precious (2009)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2009, Precious sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Lee Daniels. The cast includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Paula Patton. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
Set 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; 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.
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Cast & crew
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Gabourey Sidibeas Claireece "Precious" Jones
- Mo'Niqueas Mary Lee Johnston
- Paula Pattonas Blu Rain
- Lenny Kravitzas John McFadden
- Sherri Shepherdas Lisa Cornrows
- Mariah Careyas Mrs. Weiss
- Nealla Gordonas Mrs. Lichtenstien
- Amina Robinsonas Jermaine
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Questions about Precious
- What genre is Precious?
- Precious is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Precious?
- Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, Sherri Shepherd appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Precious?
- Lee Daniels directed Precious.
- How long is Precious?
- Precious runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is Precious worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Precious?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
