A gritty, life-affirming tale of an abused African-American teenager's struggle to change her life in 1980s Harlem. 16-year-old Clareece 'Precious' Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) has been abused from an early age by her now absent father, and is pregnant with his second child. With a venomous mother Mary (Mo'Nique) who treats her like a servant and her school life blighted by her illiteracy, Precious struggles to cope with her seemingly hopeless life. But the offer of a place in an alternative school and the nurturing of literacy teacher Ms. Rain (Paula Patton) soon begin to transform the teenager, offering her a path to a brighter future. Mo'Nique won the Best Supporting Actress awards at both the 2010 BAFTAs and the Academy Awards for her portrayal of Mary.
- Region Code:
- Region 2
- Duration:
- 109 minutes
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Deleted Scenes, Documentaries: 'A Precious Ensemble', 'From Push to Precious', 'Oprah and Tyler: A Project of Passion', Interviews: A Conversation with Lee Daniels and Sapphire, Lee, Paula and Gabby's Screen Test