Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, November 6, 2009 Limited
child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language
Plot: What's the story about?
With sheer audacity and utter authenticity, director Lee Daniels tackles "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" and creates an unforgettable film that sets a new standard for cinema of its kind. Precious Jones (Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe) is a high-school girl with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father's child - for the second time. She can't read or write, and her schoolmates tease her for being fat. Her home life is a horror, ruled by a mother (Mo'Nique) who keeps her imprisoned both emotionally and physically. Precious's instincts tell her one thing: if she's ever going to break from the chains of ignorance, she will have to dig deeply into her own resources. Don't be misled - "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" is not a film wallowing in the stillness of depression; instead, it vibrates with the kind of energy derived only from anger and hope. The entire cast are amazing; they carry out a firestorm of raw emotion. Daniels has drawn from them inimitable performances that will rivet you to your seat and leave you too shocked to breathe. If you passed Precious on the street, you probably wouldn't notice her. But when her story is revealed, as Daniels does in this courageous film, you are left with an indelible image of a young woman who - with creativity, humor, and ferocity - finds the strength to turn her life around.
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Who stars in Precious: Cast List
Jumping the Broom, The Do-Over
Shotgun Wedding, The Hunger Games
Woodlawn, A Week Away
Gabourey Sidibe ... Precious
Antebellum, The Brothers Grimsby
Who's making Precious: Crew List
A look at the Precious behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lee Daniels last directed The United States vs. Billie Holiday and Lee Daniels' The Butler.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Lee DanielsGary Magness
Sarah Siegel-Magness
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Production: What we know about Precious?
Key Facts
- Winner of the Dramatic Grand Jury and Audience Award Prizes for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Filming Timeline
- 2009 - January: The film was set to Completed status.
Precious Release Date: When was the film released?
Precious was a Limited release in 2009 on Friday, November 6, 2009 in around 18 theaters. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including The Box, Disney's A Christmas Carol and The Fourth Kind.
As a Limited release, Precious will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Precious DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Precious was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 .