

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
“Celebrate the untold story of an icon.”
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Where to watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody in United States
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Where is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Club Illico, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, 7plus | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | U-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a 2022 English-language music, history and drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons. The cast is led by Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody was produced by Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media, and TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kasi Lemmons
- Writers
- Anthony McCarten
- Release date
- December 20, 2022
- OTT release
- February 7, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $60 million
- Production
- Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media, TriStar Pictures
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody cast & crew
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody was directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten.
The cast features Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston, Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis, Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford, Lance A. Williams as Gerry Griffith, and Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd and it was produced by Pat Houston and Clive Davis.
Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody worth watching?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 524 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, history, and drama, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
In United States, you can stream Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 7, 2023.
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Cast of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Naomi Ackie
Whitney Houston

Ashton Sanders
Bobby Brown

Stanley Tucci
Clive Davis

Nafessa Williams
Robyn Crawford

Lance A. Williams
Gerry Griffith

Tamara Tunie
Cissy Houston

Clarke Peters
John Houston

Daniel Washington
Gary Houston

JaQuan Malik Jones
Michael Houston

Kris Sidberry
Pat Houston

Tanner Beard
Günther
Bailee Lopes
Bobbi-Kristina (8-10 Yrs old)
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody in United States?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody in?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody rated?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 524 ratings.
▸When did Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody release on OTT?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody became available digitally on February 7, 2023.











