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Dreamgirls

  • UK Dreamgirls
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Trailer 1
72%
Ratings and fans
Music / Drama / Romance / Musical
USA, 2006, 130 min

Plots(1)

The time is the 1960s, and singers Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose), and Deena (Beyoncé Knowles) are about to find out just what it's like to have their wildest dreams come true. Discovered at a local talent show by ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx), the trio known as "the Dreamettes" is soon offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of opening for popular singer James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy). Subsequently molded into an unstoppable hit machine by Taylor and propelled into the spotlight as "the Dreams," the girls quickly find their bid for the big time taking priority over personal friendship as Taylor edges out the ultra-talented Effie so that the more beautiful Deena can become the face of the group. Now, as the crossover act continues to dominate the airwaves, the small-town girls with big-city dreams slowly begin to realize that the true cost of fame may be higher than any of them ever anticipated. (official distributor synopsis)

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Awards

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  • Nominations

Academy Awards

  • 2007 - Jennifer Hudson (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
  • 2007 - Best Sound Mixing
  • 2007 - Eddie Murphy (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
  • 2007 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
  • 2007 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
  • 2007 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
  • 2007 - Best Achievement in Production Design
  • 2007 - Best Achievement in Costume Design

Golden Globes

  • 2007 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • 2007 - Eddie Murphy (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
  • 2007 - Jennifer Hudson (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
  • 2007 - Beyoncé (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
  • 2007 - Beyoncé (Best Original Song)