The Color Purple
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A , drama: , but never fluffy, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Is The Color Purple worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 72).
Is The Color Purple okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Color Purple good for date night?
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Color Purple plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was The Color Purple a box office flop?
Yes: it cost about $90 million to make and earned $69 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.
What tropes does The Color Purple use?
TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Villainous Incest, Lighter and Softer, and Offing the Offspring.