Movie

The Color Purple

“A bold new take on the beloved classic.”

★ 7.0(362)20232h 21m

The Color Purple is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Blitz Bazawule
Release date: 2023-12-25
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: Zulu
Box office: $68,919,191
Budget: $90,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Color Purple — trailer

About The Color Purple

The Color Purple is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Blitz Bazawule, starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 362 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Color Purple in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Cast

Fantasia Barrino

Celie

Taraji P. Henson

Shug Avery

Danielle Brooks

Sofia

Colman Domingo

Mister

Corey Hawkins

Harpo

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

Young Celie

Halle Bailey

Young Nettie

Ciara

Nettie

H.E.R.

Squeak

David Alan Grier

Reverend Avery

Deon Cole

Alfonso

Jon Batiste

Grady

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Color Purple in Canada?+

In Canada, The Color Purple is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Color Purple on Netflix?+

The Color Purple is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo and Corey Hawkins.

When did The Color Purple come out?+

The Color Purple is a 2023 movie directed by Blitz Bazawule.

What genre is The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple is Drama film.

Who directed The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple was directed by Blitz Bazawule.