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      Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire

      R Released Nov 6, 2009 1h 49m Drama List
      92% Tomatometer 242 Reviews 78% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 20 Buy Now

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      Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast.

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      Jenna Marotta indieWire When discussing comedians who became dramatic actors, Oscar winners Robin Williams and Jamie Foxx come to mind, as do Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. But none had a more extreme transformation than Mo'Nique for Precious. Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator This is either a good film with quite a few flaws, or a flawed film which is also quite good, but that's all right. None of us is perfect, after all. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Ed Koch The Atlantic The performances of Sidibe and Mo'Nique are extraordinary and spellbinding. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The most amazing part of Precious is that, despite the unbelievable and unrecoverable despair shown onscreen, the film still manages to convey a sense of hope. Rated: 4/4 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Despite its dark subject matter, the film was elevated by knockout performances from a then-unknown Gabourey Sidibe and powerhouse Mo’nique... Oct 31, 2022 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal An unflinching film that musters striking inner-city iconography for communion and baptism, carries welcome respites of light humor and includes two divergently emotional performances from Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique. Rated: 4/5 Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Christin H Very heartbreaking but hopeful at the same time. Knowing that thing like these happen in reality and not just on the screen shatters my heart. This was beautifully made and it's a recommended watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/27/24 Full Review Cesar Z Uncomfortable and intense. Noble film that seeks truth which makes it a winner. The best thing about this film is that it promotes the best out of Precious which gives the ending a message of hope. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Steve D Poor unconvincing melodrama. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Colin M The life of an overweight teenage woman growing up in Harlem. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/23 Full Review Gareth v A depressing, powerful and moving movie, that is told with as much grace and heart as could be possible. It's no date movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review Lucas F Impossível não sofrer com essa história avassaladora. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.
      Director
      Lee Daniels
      Producer
      Lisa Cortes, Tom Heller, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey
      Screenwriter
      Geoffrey Fletcher
      Distributor
      Lionsgate Films
      Production Co
      Smokewood Entertainment Group
      Rating
      R (Pervasive Language|Child Abuse|Sexual Assault)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 6, 2009, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 9, 2011
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $47.5M
      Runtime
      1h 49m
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