Precious
Originally released in 2009. Precious is a drama film. directed by Lee Daniels.
Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, and Paula Patton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,721 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$47.5M
4.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $47,536,959
Production Companies
- Smokewood Entertainment Group
- Lee Daniels Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Precious about?
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 mus...
Who directed Precious?
Precious was directed by Lee Daniels.
How long is Precious?
Precious has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Precious released?
Precious was released on November 6, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Precious?
The main cast of Precious includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd.
Is Precious worth watching?
Precious has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,721 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.