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 and Crew
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
Louis Gossett Jr.
Ol' Mister
Tamela Mann
First Lady
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Mama
Elizabeth Marvel
Miss Millie
Stephen Hill
Henry (Buster) Broadnax
Adetinpo Thomas
Mary Ellen
Tiffany Elle Burgess
Olivia
Terrence J. Smith
Adam
Aba Arthur
Abena
Jeffrey Marcus
Immigration Officer
Jamaal Avery Jr.
Young Harpo
Ailani Flowers
Lil Cat
Emana Rachelle
Corrine
Charles Green
Mayor
Brad Raymond
Big Slim
P. Kofi McDonald
Domino Player
L. Warren Young
Domino Player
Zakiya Boyd
Deaconess
David Vaughn
Postman (Mr. Edmonds)
Chase Steven Anderson
Ticket Booth Operator
John L. Adams
Sharecropper
Ashton Maxwell
Harpo's Buddy
Marvin Laviolette
Harpo's Buddy
Raphael Thomas
Harpo's Buddy
MaCai Arrington Griffin
Bub
James Carey
Debuty
Whoopi Goldberg
Midwife (uncredited)
Videos & Trailers
Fantasia Barrino Performs "I'm Here"
Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple
Miss Celie's Pants
Sofia Tells Celie Hell No
Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic
You Have a Letter
Oprah & The Color Purple Cast Talk Filming & Legacy
Everybody Wants to Be Loved
Celie's Comin With Us
Keep It Movin'
Sister Song
I Come Here Out of Respect
Finding Your Voice Featurette
A Story for Me: The Legacy of the Color Purple
Extended Preview
'The Color Purple' | Scene at The Academy
Taraji P. Henson in “Push Da Button” Clip
Experience "Superpower (I)" by Fantasia Barrino
Reviews Are In
'The Color Purple' with Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations
"One of the Best Films of the Year"
The Music of The Color Purple | The #DolbyInstitute Podcast
