Dreamgirls Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Set in the turbulent late 1960s and early '70s, "Dreamgirls" follows the rise of a trio of women)—Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Deena (Beyonce Knowles) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose)—who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. At a talent competition, they are discovered by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Jamie Foxx), who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime: to become the back-up singers for headliner James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy). Curtis gradually takes control of the girls' look and sound, eventually giving them their own shot in the spotlight as The Dreams. That spotlight, however, begins to narrow in on Deena, finally pushing the less attractive Effie out altogether. Though the Dreams become a cross-over phenomenon, they soon realize that the cost of fame and fortune may be higher than they ever imagined.

Drama Musical

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Dreamgirls.

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  Beyonce Knowles

  The Lion King, Epic

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  Jamie Foxx

  Back In Action, Valentine's Day

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  Eddie Murphy

  Shrek 5, Mr. Church

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  Jennifer Hudson

  Breathe, The Three Stooges

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  Danny Glover

  2012, Legendary

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  Anika Noni Rose

  Mufasa: The Lion King, Everything, Everything

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  Keith Robinson

  Get On Up, All Eyez On Me

Crew Behind the Film

The Dreamgirls behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Bill Condon last directed The Good Liar and Beauty and the Beast. The film's writer Bill Condon last wrote The Greatest Showman and Shortcut to Happiness.

Director

Bill Condon

Screenwriter

Bill Condon

Producer

Laurence Mark

Production Details

What we know about the Dreamgirls movie production.

Key Facts

• The film version of "Dreamgirls" will retain the award-winning book and music of Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger respectively, including such unforgettable songs as "One Night Only" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."

Production Updates for Dreamgirls

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Dreamgirls movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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