The Color Purple
Trailer
A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
It is possible to buy The Color Purple on Prime Video, VUDU, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.
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Currently, The Color Purple is available in Australia
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not Available | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Binge | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:40 AM, 05/16/2025 PST
More Information on The Color Purple
A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. The Color Purple featuring Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldberg is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, available for rent or purchase on Microsoft Store, and 1 other. It's a drama movie.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Albert Johnson
Danny Glover
Celie Harris Johnson
Whoopi Goldberg
Shug Avery
Margaret Avery
Sofia Johnson
Oprah Winfrey
Harpo Johnson
Willard E. Pugh
Nettie Harris
Akosua Busia
Young Celie Harris
Desreta Jackson
Old Mister
Adolph Caesar
Squeak
Rae Dawn Chong
Miss Millie
Dana Ivey
Alphonso "Pa" Harris
Leonard Jackson
Grady
Bennet Guillory
Preacher
John Patton Jr.
Reverend Samuel
Carl Anderson
Corrine
Susan Beaubian
Henry "Buster" Broadnax
James Tillis
Mayor
Phillip Strong
Swain
Laurence Fishburne
Adam
Peto Kinsaka
Olivia
Lelo Masamba
Producer
Carole Isenberg
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Quincy Jones
Executive Producer
Jon Peters
Executive Producer
Peter Guber
Writer
Alice Walker
Writer
Menno Meyjes
Ratings & Reviews
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The reviews praise "The Color Purple" as one of the best movies, highlighting Whoopi Goldberg's excellent performance in her role.
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