The Color Purple
2023 · 2h 21m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
A bold new take on the beloved classic.
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.
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