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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)

For precious girls everywhere.

7.3audience score
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Released November 6, 2009Runtime 1h 50mDirector Lee Daniels

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.

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Cast of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

Precious
Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Mary
Paula Patton

Paula Patton

Ms. Rain
Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

Cornrows
Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

Nurse John
Stephanie Andujar

Stephanie Andujar

Rita
Chyna Layne

Chyna Layne

Rhonda
Xosha Roquemore

Xosha Roquemore

Joann
Angelic Zambrana

Angelic Zambrana

Consuelo
Nealla Gordon

Nealla Gordon

Mrs. Lichenstein
Kimberly Russell

Kimberly Russell

Katherine

About Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Where can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is currently streaming in the United States on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

Who stars in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd.

Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was directed by Lee Daniels.

How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a runtime of 1h 50m.

What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire about?

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.