The Color Purple
Dec 18, 1985 | IMDB 7.8
154 min Watch NowDrama, History
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, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
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IMDB 3.8 | Apr , 1975
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1993
A former call girl becomes a famous actress but past family skeletons reemerge to bite her in the ass.The Vicious Kind
IMDB 6.2 | Dec , 2009
A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.Broken Windows
IMDB 4.1 | Sep , 2008
Five women faced with monumental life choices prepare to make the decisions that will resonate through the rest of their lives in director Tony Hickman's reflective drama. Sara is a photographer whose artistic eye has helped her to launch a successful career as a professional photographer. But these days Sara is inundated with commercial work, and photography has become just another job. Though her best friend challenges Sara to get back to her roots, it begins to appear as if he has ulterior motives. Meanwhile, Amy is still reeling from a life-changing loss when her father gets her to throw a party, and struggling actress Katie is attempting to decide whether to end her relationship with a more successful albeit less stable actor in order to keep her career on track. Later, introverted psychologist Beth begins to open up in ways she never thought possible while attending a party thrown by one of her patients.It Ends with Us
IMDB 7 | Aug , 2024
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IMDB 5 | Jan , 1985
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IMDB 5.4 | Jan , 1972
Ali is the image of modern Africa. He happily returns from a football match on his motorbike but a nasty surprise is waiting for him at his parents' home: he finds Haoua, his bride-to-be, waiting for him. The wedding is celebrated shortly afterwards and the two begin living together under the same roof. They are strangers but cannot stand each other. Haoua is the classic traditional woman who has just arrived from the village, God-fearing and faithful to the laws of tradition. Ali's friends advise him to look for a second wife. He meets Henriette, an uninhibited and provocative city girl, the woman of his dreams. To meet Henriette's constant requests, Ali 'borrows' some money from the coffers of commander Soleymane, but he is discovered and ends up in prison. Henriette is furious and leaves him, whilst Haoua cries for him in despair.Heritage Africa
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IMDB 5.7 | Jan , 1993
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IMDB 6.6 | May , 1999
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IMDB 7 | Mar , 1995
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IMDB 6.2 | Oct , 1949
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 1975
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IMDB 6.8 | May , 1994
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IMDB 7.2 | Oct , 2000
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IMDB 5.5 | Oct , 2001
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