Name: What's Love Got to Do with It
Genre: Drama, Music, History
Released: 1993-06-09
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Jenifer Lewis, Khandi Alexander

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Written by: Kate Lanier
Produced by: Kate Lanier, Barry Krost, Doug Chapin
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June 9, 1993 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released: June 9, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 58 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Music, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $39 million
Available in: 65 countries

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Where can I stream What's Love Got to Do with It?

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In the United States, What's Love Got to Do with It streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is What's Love Got to Do with It worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 76).

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.