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
International ()
Worldwide
$98,468,102
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$1,710,333
Earliest Release DateDecember 20, 1985 (Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 34 min
GenresDrama

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseDecember 20, 1985Domestic$94,175,854$94,175,854
1987 Re-releaseJanuary 16, 1987Domestic$4,292,009$4,292,009
2022 Re-releaseAustralia$239

By Region

Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic2$98,467,863846