Movie guide
The Color Purple (1985): movie guide
The Color Purple (1985) is a Drama running about 154 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 2,060 votes. Notable cast includes Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1985-12-18
- Runtime: 154 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1985-12-18
Get the official Android app on Google Play
What is The Color Purple about?
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Cast highlights
The Color Purple features Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1985-12-18. Runtime: 154 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (2,060 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Color Purple on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Color Purple, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple runs about 154 minutes.
- Who stars in The Color Purple?
- Cast highlights include Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Color Purple?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Color Purple?
