The Color Purple
“A bold new take on the beloved classic.”
Synopsis
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-11
Top Cast
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Fantasia Barrino
Celie
Taraji P. Henson
Shug Avery
Danielle Brooks
Sofia
Colman Domingo
Mister
Corey Hawkins
Harpo
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
Young Celie
Halle Bailey
Young Nettie
Ciara
Nettie
H.E.R.
Squeak
David Alan Grier
Reverend Avery
Deon Cole
Alfonso
Jon Batiste
Grady
Louis Gossett Jr.
Ol' Mister
Tamela Mann
First Lady
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Mama
Elizabeth Marvel
Miss Millie
Stephen Hill
Henry (Buster) Broadnax
Adetinpo Thomas
Mary Ellen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysLondon, England
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 12, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.77x
-$21.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blitz Bazawule
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Gardley
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- The Color Purple
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu, English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Harpo Films, Amblin Entertainment, Scott Sanders Productions, Quincy Jones Productions, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blitz Bazawule
Marcus Gardley, Alice Walker, Marsha Norman, Menno Meyjes, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Kris Bowers
Dan Laustsen
Jon Poll
Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Michael Beugg, Adam Fell
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Laustsen
Director of Photography
Paul D. Austerberry
Production Design
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Jon Poll
Editor
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
Mark Hicks
Stunt Coordinator
Ariel Velasco-Shaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Quincy Jones
Producer
Oprah Winfrey
Producer
Scott Sanders
Producer
Blitz Bazawule
Director
Marcus Gardley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Color Purple.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Color Purple
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Color Purple about?
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple was directed by Blitz Bazawule.
Who stars in The Color Purple?
The principal cast of The Color Purple includes Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins.
When was The Color Purple released and how long is it?
The Color Purple was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Color Purple?
The Color Purple had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $68.9M at the worldwide box office (0.77 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Color Purple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Color Purple was composed by Kris Bowers.
Is The Color Purple based on a book or true story?
The Color Purple is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Walker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Color Purple?
The Color Purple holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).