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Where to watch The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple is streaming on MovistarTV in 4 countries, Max in 3 countries and Now TV Cinema in 2 countries, plus 7 more services. In the US, you can watch it on Philo. In the UK, you can watch it on Max and Now TV Cinema.
The Color Purple
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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Quick answers
Is The Color Purple on Netflix?
No. The Color Purple isn't on Netflix in any country right now.
Is The Color Purple on Prime Video?
No. The Color Purple isn't on Prime Video in any country right now.
Is The Color Purple on Disney+?
No. The Color Purple isn't on Disney+ in any country right now.
Is The Color Purple on Max?
Yes, The Color Purple is on Max in 3 countries, including the UK, Ireland and Japan. It isn't on Max in the US.
Where can I watch The Color Purple in the US?
In the US, The Color Purple is streaming on Philo.
Where can I watch The Color Purple in the UK?
In the UK, The Color Purple is streaming on Max and Now TV Cinema.
Where can I watch The Color Purple in Canada?
The Color Purple isn't on a subscription streaming service in Canada right now. A VPN lets you watch it from a country where it is streaming.
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Last updated October 7, 2026.