Precious

Precious

2009

Viciously abused by her mother (a riveting, Oscar-winning Mo'Nique) and pregnant by her father, Harlem teen Precious Jones (Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe) has an unexpected chance at a different life when she enrolls in an alternative school. Teacher Blu Rain (Paula Patton) encourages her, but Precious must battle unimaginable barriers everywhere in her life. Lee Daniels directs this drama that features appearances by Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.

The Longest Journey Begins With A Single Step.

Winner of 2 Academy Awards

JBscale
83
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Drama
Length
1 hr. 49 mins.
US Theatrical Release
November 20, 2009
US Box Office
$47,395,661 (#1981 of 7542)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted
Child Abuse, Pervasive Language, Sexual Assault of a Child

Collection Detail

Edition
2-Disc & Digital
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master 5.1
English: DD 5.1
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Released
March 9, 2010
Acquired Date
April 28, 2014
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
March 19, 2010

Actors

Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe
Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Paula Patton
Paula Patton
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Stephanie Andujar
Stephanie Andujar
Chyna Layne
Chyna Layne
Amina Robinson
Amina Robinson
Xosha Roquemore
Xosha Roquemore
Angelic Zambrana
Angelic Zambrana
Aunt Dot
Aunt Dot
Nealla Gordon
Nealla Gordon
Grace Hightower
Grace Hightower
Barret Helms
Barret Helms
Kimberly Russell
Kimberly Russell
Bill Sage
Bill Sage

Directors

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels

Producers

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels
Sarah Siegel-Magness
Sarah Siegel-Magness
Gary Magness
Gary Magness

Writers

Geoffrey Fletcher
Geoffrey Fletcher

Awards & Accolades

  • 2009 Oscar : Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique
  • 2009 Oscar : Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Special Features

Commentaries
  • director Lee Daniels
Featurettes
  • A Precious Ensemble
  • From Push to Precious
  • Oprah and Tyler: A Project of Passion
Other
  • A Conversation with author Sapphire and director Lee Daniels
  • Audition: Gabourey Sidibe
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Reflections on Precious
  • Audio Commentary
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurettes

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User Reviews

  • 4.19.2010 by biglummox (9/10)

Ratings

JB Users
90
Superior
RT Fresh Certified
92%
Tomatometer
240 votes
RT Hot
77%
Popcornmeter
16 votes
METASCORE
78
36 votes
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
117,786 votes

Additional Info

  1. IMDb
  2. Official Website
  3. Kids-in-Mind
  4. Common Sense Media