Where to watch The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple is not free right now, but it is included at no extra cost with Philo.
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.
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The Color Purple — common questions
- Can I watch The Color Purple for free?
- Not legally, at the moment. The Color Purple has no free streaming window in this region right now. It is included with Philo if you already subscribe.
- Is The Color Purple on Netflix?
- No. The Color Purple is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Color Purple without paying anything?
- There is no free option for The Color Purple today. Free catalogues rotate every month, so it is worth checking back — this page updates automatically when that changes.
- How long is The Color Purple?
- The Color Purple runs 154 minutes, rated PG-13.
