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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

“For precious girls everywhere.”

★ 7.3(1,789)20091h 50m

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Brazil. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Lee Daniels
Release date: 2009-11-06
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $47,536,959
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Smokewood Entertainment Group

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire — trailer

About Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lee Daniels, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Paula Patton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,789 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Gabourey Sidibe

Precious

Mo'Nique

Mary

Paula Patton

Ms. Rain

Mariah Carey

Ms. Weiss

Sherri Shepherd

Cornrows

Lenny Kravitz

Nurse John

Stephanie Andujar

Rita

Chyna Layne

Rhonda

Amina Robinson

Jermaine

Xosha Roquemore

Joann

Angelic Zambrana

Consuelo

Aunt Dot

Toosie

Themes & keywords

rapeaidsilliteracyunwillingly pregnantballoonschoolcryingmotorcyclecynicalharlem, new york cityangryaggressivefrantic1980sabusive mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in Brazil?+

In Brazil, you can stream Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire on Netflix?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is not on Netflix in Brazil right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Sherri Shepherd.

When did Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire come out?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 movie directed by Lee Daniels.

What genre is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is Drama film.

Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?+

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was directed by Lee Daniels.