Whitney
“All the music. All the stories. All the answers.”
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Where to watch Whitney in United States
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Where is Whitney streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Whitney
Whitney is a 2018 English-language music and documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald. The cast is led by Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Whitney was produced by Lightbox Entertainment, Altitude Film Entertainment, and Happy Street Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 5, 2018, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Writers
- Kevin Macdonald
- Release date
- July 5, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Lightbox Entertainment, Altitude Film Entertainment, Happy Street Entertainment
Whitney cast & crew
Whitney was directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Kevin Macdonald.
The cast features Whitney Houston as Self (archive footage), Bobby Brown as Self - Ex-Husband, Cissy Houston as Self - Mother, Clive Davis as Self - Founder, Arista Records, L.A. Reid as Self - CEO and President, Arista Records 2000-2004, and Kevin Costner as Self - Actor.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Nelson Hume and it was produced by Rosanne Korenberg and Joe Patrick.
Is Whitney worth watching?
Whitney holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 205 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and documentary, Whitney is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Whitney
In United States, you can stream Whitney on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Whitney
Whitney Houston
Self (archive footage)
Bobby Brown
Self - Ex-Husband
Cissy Houston
Self - Mother
Clive Davis
Self - Founder, Arista Records
L.A. Reid
Self - CEO and President, Arista Records 2000-2004
Kevin Costner
Self - Actor
Dionne Warwick
Self - Whitney's Cousin (archive footage)
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Mandela
Self (archive footage)
Marvin Gaye
Self (archive footage)
Babyface
Self - Songwriter / Producer
Robyn Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Whitney — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whitney in United States?
Whitney is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Whitney on Hoopla?
Yes — Whitney is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Whitney in?
Whitney is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whitney?
Whitney runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Whitney rated?
Whitney is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 205 ratings.
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