Film

Sparkle

2012 · 1h 56m · Music · Drama · Romance

Celebrate the legend

IMDb

5.8

Rotten Tomatoes

57%

Metacritic

54

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.

Jordin Sparks

Sparkle

Whitney Houston

Emma

Derek Luke

Stix

Mike Epps

Satin

Carmen Ejogo

Sister

Tika Sumpter

Delores

Omari Hardwick

Levi

Cee Lo Green

Black

Curtis Armstrong

Larry

Terrence J

Red

Tamela Mann

Ms. Sara Waters

Michael Beach

Rev. Bryce

Brely Evans

Tune Ann

Linda Boston

Sister Clora

Sidi Henderson

Mr. Bell

• Salim AkilDirector
• Mara Brock AkilWriter
• Debra Martin ChaseProducer
• Anastas N. MichosDirector of Photography
• Terilyn A. ShropshireEditor
• Twinkie ByrdCasting

Release date

August 17, 2012

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 56m

Rated

PG-13

Budget

$14,000,000

Revenue

$24,637,469

Genres

Music, Drama, Romance

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