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Looking to watch The Color Purple? Steven Spielberg's 1987 Drama film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Philo and Tubi TV. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Spectrum On Demand, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Color Purple starting from $7.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 77% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Color Purple is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Philo instead.
Yes, The Color Purple is available to watch for free on Philo, Tubi TV.
The most affordable option is to rent The Color Purple on Spectrum On Demand for $3.99.
Yes! The Color Purple is available in 4K on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
Yes, you can purchase The Color Purple digitally starting at $7.99 on Google Play Movies.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jan 16, 1987
DVD
Mar 26, 1997
