Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Directed by Lee Daniels
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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Top cast
Gabourey Sidibe
Precious
Mo'Nique
Mary
Paula Patton
Ms. Rain
Mariah Carey
Ms. Weiss
Sherri Shepherd
Cornrows
Lenny Kravitz
Nurse John
Stephanie Andujar
Rita
Chyna Layne
Rhonda
Amina Robinson
Jermaine
Xosha Roquemore
Joann
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire online?
As of August 6, 2026, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is available to stream on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire on Netflix?
No — Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire online?
Yes. In United States, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?
As of August 6, 2026, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
