Where to watch The Color Purple(1985)
In the United States, The Color Purple is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Color Purple
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Philo
Free
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On Demand
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Color Purple plot summary
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Details
- Release date
- December 18, 1985
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Steven Spielberg
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 2,044 votes
The Color Purple trailer
Cast
Danny GloverAlbert
Whoopi GoldbergCelie
Margaret AveryShug Avery
Oprah WinfreySofia
Willard E. PughHarpo
Akosua BusiaNettie
Desreta JacksonYoung Celie
Adolph CaesarOld Mr.
Rae Dawn ChongSqueak
Dana IveyMiss Millie
FAQ
Where can I watch The Color Purple?
In the United States, The Color Purple is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Color Purple?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple runs 2h 34m (154 minutes).
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