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The Color Purple

7.719852h 34mUMovieDramaHistory

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,…

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterMenno Meyjes
ProducersSteven Spielberg·Frank Marshall

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
Albert
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Celie
MAMargaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Shug Avery
OWOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Sofia
WPWillard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
Harpo
ABAkosua Busia
Akosua Busia
Nettie
DJDesreta Jackson
Desreta Jackson
Young Celie
ACAdolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Old Mr.
RCRae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong
Squeak
DIDana Ivey
Dana Ivey
Miss Millie
LJLeonard Jackson
Leonard Jackson
Pa
BGBennet Guillory
Bennet Guillory
Grady

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The Color Purple — streaming FAQ

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The Color Purple isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Color Purple on Netflix?

No, The Color Purple is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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The Color Purple isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.