How did the movie Precious do at the box office?

Precious received largely positive reviews from critics; the performances of Sidibe and Mo’Nique, the story, and its message were generally praised. The film was a box office success, earning over $63 million on a $10 million budget.

Is the movie Precious Based on a true story?

Precious (film) Jump to navigation Jump to search. Precious: Base on Nol by Saf (Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire), or simply Precious, is a 2009 American drama film, directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels. The script was written by Geoffrey S. Fletcher, adapted from the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire.

What kind of awards did the movie Precious win?

Precious received six Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Picture, at the 82nd Academy Awards. Geoffrey Fletcher won for Best Adapted Screenplay. Mo’Nique won the award for Best Supporting Actress, for which she received a standing ovation at the ceremony, along with numerous other accolades.

Who was Gabourey Sidibe in the movie Precious?

Gabourey Sidibe as Claireece Precious Jones. The film’s casting director, Billy Hopkins, found her at an open-call audition held at New York City’s Lehman College. Sidibe was chosen over 300 others who auditioned in nationwide casting calls and had no prior acting experience.

Who are the actors in the movie Precious?

Cast overview, first billed only: Gabourey Sidibe Precious Mo’Nique Mary Paula Patton Ms. Rain Mariah Carey Ms. Weiss Sherri Shepherd Cornrows

What was the error code for the movie Precious?

(Error Code: 102630) 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.

What did the movie Precious win at Sundance?

At Sundance, it won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for best drama, as well as a Special Jury Prize for supporting actress Mo’Nique.

Where did the movie Precious take place in New York?

This marked the acting debut of Sidibe, who portrays a young woman struggling against poverty and abuse. Filming took place in New York City from October to November of 2007.

Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Gabourey Sidibe Precious Mo’Nique Mary Paula Patton Ms. Rain Mariah Carey Ms. Weiss Sherri Shepherd Cornrows