Film · 2012

Sparkle

Name: Sparkle
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2012-08-10
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo

Directed by Salim Akil · starring Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston and Derek Luke

1 h 56 min
12
Drama · Music
USA
Released in the UK 4 October 2012

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Synopsis

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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The essentials

Runtime: 116 min1 hour and 56 minutes
Budget: $17mSony Pictures Releasing
Box office: $11.6m0.7 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Sparkle?: 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Sparkle released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 4 October 2012.
Who directed Sparkle?: Salim Akil.
Who is in Sparkle?: It stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke and Mike Epps.
Where can I watch Sparkle?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Sparkle make?: It took $11.6 million in US. It cost $17 million.