Sparkle

Name: Sparkle
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Released: 2012-08-17
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo

2012·Movie·PG-13·116 min·★ 6.2(124)

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“Celebrate the legend”

Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

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United States	Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	—	Amazon Video
United Kingdom	—	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Molotov TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Spain	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
Brazil	—	Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Sparkle

Sparkle is a 2012 English-language music, drama and romance film directed by Salim Akil. The cast is led by Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.

Sparkle was produced by Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, and Phoenix Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.

Director: Salim Akil
Writers: Mara Brock Akil
Release date: August 17, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $25 million
Production: Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures

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Sparkle cast & crew

Sparkle was directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil.

The cast features Jordin Sparks as Sparkle, Whitney Houston as Emma, Derek Luke as Stix, Mike Epps as Satin, Carmen Ejogo as Sister, and Tika Sumpter as Delores.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Anastas N. Michos and it was produced by Debra Martin Chase.

Is Sparkle worth watching?

Sparkle holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 124 ratings, a solidly received music films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy music, drama, and romance, Sparkle is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Sparkle

In United States, you can stream Sparkle on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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