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For Colored Girls

6.720102h 14mRMovieDrama

A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.

DirectorTyler Perry
WriterTyler Perry
ProducersTyler Perry·Roger M. Bobb

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tyler Perry

KEKimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise
Crystal / Brown
JJJanet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Jo / Red
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Juanita / Green
TNThandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton
Tangie / Orange
ARAnika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Yasmine / Yellow
KWKerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Kelly / Blue
TTTessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson
Nyla / Purple
PRPhylicia Rashād
Phylicia Rashād
Gilda
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Alice / White
MGMacy Gray
Macy Gray
Rose
MEMichael Ealy
Michael Ealy
Beau Willie
OHOmari Hardwick
Omari Hardwick
Carl

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For Colored Girls — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams For Colored Girls?

For Colored Girls is streaming on Crave, Lionsgate+ and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is For Colored Girls on Netflix?

No, For Colored Girls is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Crave and Lionsgate+.

Is For Colored Girls on Amazon Prime Video?

No, For Colored Girls isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave and Lionsgate+ instead.

Where can I watch For Colored Girls for free?

For Colored Girls is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.