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Dreamgirls (2006)

“All you have to do is dream.”

6.7/10 · 1,113 votes 2h 10m pg-13 DramaMusic

#88 of 217 films from 2006 #2367 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Bill Condon · Written by Bill Condon

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Overview

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Cast

Jamie Foxxas Curtis Taylor Jr.
Beyoncéas Deena Jones
Eddie Murphyas James 'Thunder' Early
Danny Gloveras Marty Madison
Jennifer Hudsonas Effie White
Anika Noni Roseas Lorrell Robinson
Keith D. Robinsonas C.C. White
Sharon Lealas Michelle Morris
Hinton Battleas Wayne
Mariah Iman Wilsonas Magic
Yvette Casonas May
Ken Pageas Max Washington
Ralph Louis Harrisas M.C.
Michael-Leon Wooleyas Tiny Joe Dixon

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2006
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$154,937,680 (2.2× budget)
IMDbtt0443489

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Questions

How long is Dreamgirls?
Dreamgirls runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is Dreamgirls worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,113 votes, which places it #88 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 60%) and #2367 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dreamgirls?
Dreamgirls was directed by Bill Condon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Good Liar (2019), Kinsey (2004).
Who stars in Dreamgirls?
Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr.; Beyoncé as Deena Jones; Eddie Murphy as James 'Thunder' Early; Danny Glover as Marty Madison; Jennifer Hudson as Effie White; Anika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson.
What is Dreamgirls rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dreamgirls?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5888.

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