The Women of Brewster Place

1989

2h 59m

Drama

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A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.

Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Humorous, heartbreaking, and triumphant, The Women of Brewster Place is the sort of timeless portrait Tyler Perry should strive to achieve.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2024

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Jourdain Searles

Thrillist

A thoughtful meditation on solidarity and the way that oppression can make us tear ourselves apart, but empathy and shared goals can bring us back together.

Aug 26, 2019

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Kari Croop

Common Sense Media

Classic miniseries tackles weighty women's issues.

Rated: 3/5

May 4, 2012

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Engaging portrait of seven women in a ghetto tenement who are struggling to overcome the hardships of poverty and the disappointments of shattered dreams.

Jul 10, 2003

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adam b

Some really great writing and some killer performances, but it still feels too melodramatic. Nonetheless, a decent drama that will probably jerk them tears

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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ashley h

The Women of Brewster Place is an excellent film. It is about a group of strong-willed women who live in the same rundown housing project located on Brewster Place. Oprah Winfrey and Mary Alice give amazing performances. The teleplay is well written. Donna Deitch did a great job directing this TV movie. I enjoyed watching this TV movie because of the drama.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

An Oprah Winfrey Produced Film with an all Star Cast, quite Good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

AWESOME MOVIE, A MUST SEE, VERY HEARTFELT AND OPRAH DOES AN AWESOME JOB.WE REALLY NEED MORE MOVIES LIKE THIS, THE MOVIE IS 3 HOURS LONG BUT WELL WORTH IT, GRAB A HOT CUP OF TEA, A NICE BLANKET AND SNUGGLE UP AND GET READY FOR A WONDERFUL MOVIE NIGHT.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

A true classic. One of my favorites!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

One of the best movies ever made...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Donna Deitch

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Oprah Winfrey

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Robin Givens

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Moses Gunn

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Mary Alice

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Olivia Cole

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Synopsis

A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.

Director: Donna Deitch
Production Co: Harpo Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2021
Runtime: 2h 59m

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