Directed by Lee Daniels
this film stars Gabourey Sidibe, MoNique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey.In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.
Budget: .................................... $10 million
Gross (US): ............................. $47.6 million
Gross (Foreign): .................. $16.1 million
Gross (Total): ........................ $63.6 million
Precious (2009) in the United States movie theaters released on November 6, 2009 and has grossed over $47.6 million; dvd and blu-ray release date was set for March 9, 2010. Netflix dvd by mail rental date set for March 9, 2010. Redbox rental date is not announced.
In the United Kingdom «Precious» released in movie theaters on October 23, 2009. The movie estimated to release on dvd and blu-ray some time in January or February 2010.