# Where to watch Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) in the UK > Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch. **Type:** Film **Year:** 2009 **Runtime:** 110 minutes **TMDB rating:** 7.3/10 **Genres:** Drama **Region:** United Kingdom (GB) **Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T15:16:34.299Z) ## Synopsis 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. ## Streaming options in the United Kingdom ### Stream (subscription) - [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&i=instant-video) - [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&i=instant-video) - [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) ### Free (with ads or TV licence) - [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25793-precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire/watch?locale=GB) - [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&i=instant-video) - [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) ### Rent (typically 24-48 hours) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&i=instant-video) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) ### Buy (digital download) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&i=instant-video) - [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire&c=movies) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Precious%3A%20Based%20on%20the%20Novel%20'Push'%20by%20Sapphire+film) ## Frequently asked questions **Where can I stream Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire in the UK?** Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily. **How much does it cost to rent Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?** Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store so you can check the current price. **Can I buy a digital copy of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?** Yes. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds. **Is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?** Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium. **How accurate is this film's availability data?** Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth. ## Sources - Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily. - Underlying licensing data: JustWatch. - Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/25793/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire-2009 - Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/d4ltLIDbvZskSwbzXqi0Hfv5ma4.jpg - JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/25793/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire-2009.json --- Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.