The Color Purple: Netflix Release Date

The Color Purple is a drama movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie was initially released on February 7, 1986, and has an 7.7 rating on IMDb.

The Color Purple is coming out on Netflix on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Let’s take a look at the cast, movie plot, reviews and what else is on Netflix. ⬇️

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The Color Purple Netflix Release Date

The Color Purple is scheduled to be released on Netflix on October 1, 2022. You can also view all new Netflix releases on Oct. 1, 2022. So, what time can you sit down and start watching The Color Purple?

Netflix Premiere Date October 1, 2022 (US)
Original Release Date February 7, 1986
Where to Watch Netflix
IMDb Website IMDb
Movie Genre Drama
Parental Rating PG-13

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If you live on the east coast, you can start watching The Color Purple at 3:01 AM (ET), and if you’re on the west coast, the release happens at 12:01 AM (PT). Some Netflix titles are considered original in one country but not in another and may not be available in your region. Below are the start times for United States main time zones.

Eastern (ET) 3:01 AM
Central (CT) 2:01 AM
Mountain (MST) 1:01 AM
Pacific (PT) 12:01 AM

Note: Netflix original movies and TV series are generally released globally at the same time at midnight PT/3:00 AM ET on the day of release.

The Color Purple Cast and Plot

The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey.

What is The Color Purple about?

A black Southern woman struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others over four decades.

The Color Purple Reviews

The Color Purple has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 86,746 user votes, and score on Rotten Tomatoes. Please note, these user reviews are accurate at the time of writing. We will continue to updated The Color Purple reviews periodically.

Is The Color Purple a Netflix Original?
The Color Purple is a movie released in 1986.

When did The Color Purple originally come out?
The Color Purple was originally released on Friday, February 7, 1986.

Is The Color Purple on Netflix?
Yes.

What age rating is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple is rated: PG-13. A PG-13 rating is a caution by the Rating Board to parents as some material might not be suited for them for children under age 13.

Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple was produced by Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, and The Guber-Peters Company, with a budget of $15 million and was initially released on February 7, 1986.

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