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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

2009-11-06 · 110 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

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 – she can't read.

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Directors
Lee Daniels
Production companies
Smokewood Entertainment Group, Lee Daniels Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 47,536,959

Top Cast

Gabourey SidibeGabourey SidibePrecious
Mo'NiqueMo'NiqueMary
Paula PattonPaula PattonMs. Rain
Mariah CareyMariah CareyMs. Weiss
Sherri ShepherdSherri ShepherdCornrows
Lenny KravitzLenny KravitzNurse John
Stephanie AndujarStephanie AndujarRita
Chyna LayneChyna LayneRhonda
Amina RobinsonJermaine
Xosha RoquemoreXosha RoquemoreJoann
Angelic ZambranaAngelic ZambranaConsuelo
Aunt DotToosie
Nealla GordonNealla GordonMrs. Lichenstein
Grace HightowerSocialworker
Barret HelmsTom Cruise
Kimberly RussellKimberly RussellKatherine
Bill SageBill SageMr Wicher
Susan TaylorFairy Godmother
Kendall ToombsAbdul, New Born
Alexander ToombsAbdul, New Born

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