Sparkle
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 116 min · ★ 6.2
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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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-08-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 116 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (124 votes)
- Box office
- $24,637,469
- Budget
- $14,000,000
Themes
- new york city
- motown
- duringcreditsstinger
- girl group
- rise to fame
- women of color
Cast & crew
Jordin Sparks
as Sparkle
Whitney Houston
as Emma
Derek Luke
as Stix
Mike Epps
as Satin
Carmen Ejogo
as Sister
Tika Sumpter
as Delores
Omari Hardwick
as Levi
Cee Lo Green
as Black
Curtis Armstrong
as Larry
Terrence J
as Red
Directed by Salim Akil