MTDb โบ Best of โบ 2009 โบ Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)
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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 โ she can't read.
Cast
Gabourey Sidibeas Precious
Mo'Niqueas Mary
Paula Pattonas Ms. Rain
Mariah Careyas Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherdas Cornrows
Lenny Kravitzas Nurse John
Stephanie Andujaras Rita
Chyna Layneas Rhonda
Amina Robinsonas Jermaine
Xosha Roquemoreas Joann
Angelic Zambranaas Consuelo
Aunt Dotas Toosie
Nealla Gordonas Mrs. Lichenstein
Grace Hightoweras Socialworker
Facts
| Release date | November 6, 2009 |
| Runtime | 110 min (1h 50m) โ about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $47,536,959 (4.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0929632 |
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Questions
How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,829 votes, which places it #43 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 83%) and #1127 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was directed by Lee Daniels. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Butler (2013), The Deliverance (2024), The Paperboy (2012).
Who stars in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Gabourey Sidibe as Precious; Mo'Nique as Mary; Paula Patton as Ms. Rain; Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss; Sherri Shepherd as Cornrows; Lenny Kravitz as Nurse John.
What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6825.