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Precious

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
119K
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Gabourey Sidibe in Precious (2009)
In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen (Sidibe) who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.
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In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-rout... Read allIn New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.

  • Director
    • Lee Daniels
  • Writers
    • Geoffrey Fletcher
    • Sapphire
  • Stars
    • Gabourey Sidibe
    • Mo'Nique
    • Paula Patton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    119K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,963
    663
    • Director
      • Lee Daniels
    • Writers
      • Geoffrey Fletcher
      • Sapphire
    • Stars
      • Gabourey Sidibe
      • Mo'Nique
      • Paula Patton
    • 347User reviews
    • 310Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 114 wins & 103 nominations total

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    Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe
    • Precious
    Mo'Nique
    Mo'Nique
    • Mary
    Paula Patton
    Paula Patton
    • Ms. Rain
    Mariah Carey
    Mariah Carey
    • Ms. Weiss
    Sherri Shepherd
    Sherri Shepherd
    • Cornrows
    Lenny Kravitz
    Lenny Kravitz
    • Nurse John
    Stephanie Andujar
    Stephanie Andujar
    • Rita
    Chyna Layne
    Chyna Layne
    • Rhonda
    Amina Robinson
    Amina Robinson
    • Jermaine
    Xosha Roquemore
    Xosha Roquemore
    • Joann
    Angelic Zambrana
    Angelic Zambrana
    • Consuelo
    Aunt Dot
    • Toosie
    Nealla Gordon
    Nealla Gordon
    • Mrs. Lichtenstein
    Grace Hightower
    Grace Hightower
    • Socialworker
    Barret Helms
    • Tom Cruise
    • (as Barret Isaiah Mindell)
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Katherine
    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Mr. Wicher
    Susan Taylor
    • Fairy Godmother
    • Director
      • Lee Daniels
    • Writers
      • Geoffrey Fletcher
      • Sapphire
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mo'Nique accepted her role to raise awareness of sexual abuse. A confessed victim of incest herself, the actress had great reservations about playing the part, but ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
    • Goofs
      The Reach One Teach One teacher's office displays a certificate with Bill Clinton's signature as President of the United States. He was inaugurated in January 1993, and the scene occurred in 1987.
    • Quotes

      Clareece 'Precious' Jones: The other day, I cried. I felt stupid. But you know what? Fuck that day. That's why God, or whoever, makes new days.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Humpin' Around
      Written by L.A. Reid (as Antonio L.A. Reid), Daryl Simmons, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (as Kenneth M. Edmonds), Thomas Reyes, and Bobby Brown

      Performed by Bobby Brown

      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews347

    Featured review
    7/10

    Good depiction of struggles in life

    I was attracted to this movie by the rave reviews and Oscar nominations it has got. A true touching story of a section of society in America which is realizing its potential.

    The movie starts with Claireece "Precious" Jones the lead character, in the school where she has been suspended as she is pregnant with her second child at the age of 16. Precious lives in a world of her own though she is living in a dreadful condition. She forgets her misery by disguising it with her dreams of having a charming boyfriend and living a celebrity life. The movie depicts her struggle to deliver the second child, the realization of the purpose of life and living it on her own terms.

    The summary of the movie is "Life is what we define it to be and not what we are made to live".
    • choudari1506
    • Jun 26, 2010
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • ARP Sélection (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Precious: Preciosa
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lee Daniels Entertainment
      • Smokewood Entertainment Group
      • Lionsgate
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,566,524
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,872,458
      • Nov 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,649,529
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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