For Colored Girls
"Many voices. One poem."
Originally released in 2010. For Colored Girls is a drama film. directed by Tyler Perry. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, and Loretta Devine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (81 votes)
Budget
$21M
Production budget
Box Office
$38M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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 RashΔd
as Gilda
Whoopi Goldberg
as Alice / White
Macy Gray
as Rose
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $21,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,000,000
Production Companies
- Tyler Perry Studios
- 34th Street Films
- Lionsgate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Colored Girls about?
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 imp...
Who directed For Colored Girls?
For Colored Girls was directed by Tyler Perry.
How long is For Colored Girls?
For Colored Girls has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was For Colored Girls released?
For Colored Girls was released on November 5, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For Colored Girls?
The main cast of For Colored Girls includes Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose.