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Precious

  • 2009
  • 12
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe in Precious (2009)
In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen (Sidibe) who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.
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In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-rout... Read allIn New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.

  • Director
    • Lee Daniels
  • Writers
    • Geoffrey Fletcher
    • Sapphire
  • Stars
    • Gabourey Sidibe
    • Mo'Nique
    • Paula Patton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    115K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,928
    20
    • Director
      • Lee Daniels
    • Writers
      • Geoffrey Fletcher
      • Sapphire
    • Stars
      • Gabourey Sidibe
      • Mo'Nique
      • Paula Patton
    • 340User reviews
    • 314Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 113 wins & 103 nominations total

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    Gabourey Sidibe in Precious (2009)
    Mo'Nique in Precious (2009)
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    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
    Amina Robinson
    Amina Robinson
    • Jermaine
    Xosha Roquemore
    Xosha Roquemore
    • Joann
    Angelic Zambrana
    Angelic Zambrana
    • Consuelo
    Aunt Dot
    • Toosie
    Nealla Gordon
    Nealla Gordon
    • Mrs. Lichtenstein
    Grace Hightower
    Grace Hightower
    • Socialworker
    Barret Helms
    • Tom Cruise
    • (as Barret Isaiah Mindell)
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Katherine
    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Mr. Wicher
    Susan Taylor
    • Fairy Godmother
    • Director
      • Lee Daniels
    • Writers
      • Geoffrey Fletcher
      • Sapphire
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Mo'Nique accepted her role to raise awareness of sexual abuse. A confessed victim of incest herself, the actress had great reservations about playing the part, but ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
    • Goofs
      The Reach One Teach One teacher's office displays a certificate with Bill Clinton's signature as President of the United States. He was inaugurated in January 1993, and the scene occurred in 1987.
    • Quotes

      Clareece 'Precious' Jones: The other day, I cried. I felt stupid. But you know what? Fuck that day. That's why God, or whoever, makes new days.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Humpin' Around
      Written by L.A. Reid (as Antonio L.A. Reid), Daryl Simmons, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Kenneth M. Edmonds), Thomas Reyes and Bobby Brown

      Performed by Bobby Brown

      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews340

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    8/10
    A Precious Film
    A truly magnificent film that may be slow, but slow in an acceptable movie pace. Wonderful directing and acting. Definitely deserved the nominations and awards it received. A great film where everyone learns their lesson in the end. It's truly emotional and will have anyone watching it in tears for joy and sadness at the end of the film. This is one of those films that makes me want to fight against child abuse and help the unfortunate individuals who can't spell, read, write or barely do anything just like Precious in this movie. 10/10. One of the best films about child abuse since Mysterious Skin. Sad and moving and sometimes funny. Precious is a "Precious" film
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    • DavidTL
    • Aug 26, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2009 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • ARP Sélection (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Precious: Base on Nol by Saf (Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire)
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lions Gate Films
      • Lee Daniels Entertainment
      • Smokewood Entertainment Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,566,524
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,872,458
      • Nov 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,649,529
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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