Movie

The Color Purple

“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”

★ 7.7(2,001)19852h 34m

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

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🇩🇰 Denmark

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Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 1985-12-18
Runtime: 2h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $146,300,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Amblin Entertainment

The Color Purple — trailer

About The Color Purple

The Color Purple is a 1985 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Margaret Avery. It has a runtime of 2 hours 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 2,001 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Color Purple in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Danny Glover

Albert

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo

Akosua Busia

Nettie

Desreta Jackson

Young Celie

Adolph Caesar

Old Mr.

Rae Dawn Chong

Squeak

Dana Ivey

Miss Millie

Leonard Jackson

Bennet Guillory

Grady

Themes & keywords

prisonrapesibling relationshipjazzsouthern usaafricaempowermentadoptionabusive fatherviolent husbandjazz singer or musicianlettercynicalincestangry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Color Purple in Denmark?+

In Denmark, The Color Purple is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. 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 Denmark right now.

How long is The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

Who stars in The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey and Willard E. Pugh.

When did The Color Purple come out?+

The Color Purple is a 1985 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Color Purple?+

The Color Purple was directed by Steven Spielberg.