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Precious Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is....Precious.

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Last modified: Oct. 19, 2010

Precious

Release Date: Friday, November 6, 2009 Limited

Director: Lee Daniels

Starring: Paula Patton Lenny Kravitz Sherri Shepherd Amina Robinson Nealla Gordon

R Drama 1 hr, 49 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
With sheer audacity and utter authenticity, director Lee Daniels tackles "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" and creates an unforgettable film that sets a new standard for cinema of its kind. Precious Jones (Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe) is a high-school girl with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father's child - for the second time. She can't read or write, and her schoolmates tease her for being fat. Her home life is a horror, ruled by a mother (Mo'Nique) who keeps her imprisoned both emotionally and physically. Precious's instincts tell her one thing: if she's ever going to break from the chains of ignorance, she will have to dig deeply into her own resources. Don't be misled - "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" is not a film wallowing in the stillness of depression; instead, it vibrates with the kind of energy derived only from anger and hope. The entire cast are amazing; they carry out a firestorm of raw emotion. Daniels has drawn from them inimitable performances that will rivet you to your seat and leave you too shocked to breathe. If you passed Precious on the street, you probably wouldn't notice her. But when her story is revealed, as Daniels does in this courageous film, you are left with an indelible image of a young woman who - with creativity, humor, and ferocity - finds the strength to turn her life around.
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Who is making Precious – Crew List

A look at Precious behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lee Daniels last helmed The Deliverance and The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

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Lee Daniels
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Lee Daniels
Gary Magness
Sarah Siegel-Magness

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  • Winner of the Dramatic Grand Jury and Audience Award Prizes for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language
Runtime
1 hr, 49 m
Tagline
Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is....Precious.
Also known as
Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire

Language
English
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Precious Release Date: When was the film released?

Precious was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 6 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 18 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Fourth Kind, The Box and Disney's A Christmas Carol. As a limited release, Precious was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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