For Colored Girls(2010)
Many voices. One poem.
For Colored Girls Synopsis
A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
For Colored Girls (2010) is a drama film directed by Tyler Perry, released on November 5, 2010 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine and Thandiwe Newton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyler Perry
- Writers:
- Tyler Perry, Ntozake Shange
- Producers:
- Tyler Perry, Roger M. Bobb, Paul Hall
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Gruszynski
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Tyler Perry Studios, 34th Street Films, Lionsgate
- Budget:
- $21,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,000,000
- Status:
- Released
For Colored Girls (2010) Trailer
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For Colored Girls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kimberly Elise
as Crystal / Brown
Janet Jackson
as Jo / Red
Loretta Devine
as Juanita / Green
Thandiwe Newton
as Tangie / Orange
Anika Noni Rose
as Yasmine / Yellow
Kerry Washington
as Kelly / Blue
Tessa Thompson
as Nyla / Purple
Phylicia Rashād
as Gilda
Whoopi Goldberg
as Alice / White
Macy Gray
as Rose
Michael Ealy
as Beau willie
Omari Hardwick
as Carl
Key crew
Directed by Tyler Perry, written by Tyler Perry and Ntozake Shange, produced by Tyler Perry, Roger M. Bobb and Paul Hall.
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For Colored Girls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 85 ratings.
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For Colored Girls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Colored Girls online?
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For Colored Girls (2010) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For Colored Girls?
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The main cast of For Colored Girls (2010) includes Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Thandiwe Newton and Anika Noni Rose. The film was directed by Tyler Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Colored Girls released?
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For Colored Girls was released on November 5, 2010 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is For Colored Girls worth watching?
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For Colored Girls (2010) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For Colored Girls?
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