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Precious
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Lee Daniels. With Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father, and at home she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret – she can't read.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her abse…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Precious.
MoviHero lists November 6, 2009 as the release date for Precious. Lee Daniels is the listed director. The listed cast includes Gabourey Sidibe as Precious, Mo'Nique as Mary, Paula Patton as Ms. Rain, Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 6, 2009
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorLee Daniels
CastGabourey Sidibe as Precious, Mo'Nique as Mary, Paula Patton as Ms. Rain, Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Precious right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Precious runs 1h 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 1,839 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Towards the tail end of the 1980s, "Precious" (Gabourey Sidibe) is feeling anything but.”
Viewer reaction
“This is kind of a rough movie to watch.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCornrowsCornrows appears in Precious (2009).Open character guide otherPreciousPrecious appears in Precious (2009).Open character guide otherMs. WeissMs. Weiss appears in Precious (2009).Open character guide otherMs. RainMs. Rain appears in Precious (2009).Open character guide otherMaryMary appears in Precious (2009).Open character guide
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