The Color Purple (1985)
A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.
All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$98,467,863
$98,467,863
International (–)
–
–
Worldwide
$98,468,102
$98,468,102
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$1,710,333
Earliest Release DateDecember 20, 1985
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 34 min
GenresDrama
IMDbPro
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | December 20, 1985 | Domestic | $94,175,854 | – | $94,175,854 |
| 1987 Re-release | January 16, 1987 | Domestic | $4,292,009 | – | $4,292,009 |
| 2022 Re-release | Australia | – | – | $239 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2 | $98,467,863 | 856 |
