What is the Metascore for Precious?

Precious has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Drama Sundance 2009 · Grand Jury Prize

Precious

Directed by Lee Daniels · 2009 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Precious (2009) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

79%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

91% Editorial Rating

82% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 50m
Cast: Gabourey Sidibe , Mo'Nique , Paula Patton , Mariah Carey , Sherri Shepherd , Lenny Kravitz , Stephanie Andujar , Chyna Layne , Amina Robinson , Xosha Roquemore
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Precious (2009)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video, ITVX in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Precious worth watching?

Yes — Precious earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

What is Precious about?

In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father, and at home she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret – she can't read.

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