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What's Love Got to Do with It

1993·Movie
1h 58min·R
81
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?

Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
Biographical DramaMusic Icon StoryAbuse & ResilienceEmpowerment JourneyShow BusinessEmotional & Intense90s CinemaMusical PerformancesCharacter Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about What's Love Got to Do with It

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

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What's Love Got to Do with It rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is What's Love Got to Do with It?

1 h 58 min

What's Love Got to Do with It runs 1 h 58 min.

Is What's Love Got to Do with It based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on What's Love Got to Do with It?

Critics87
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate What's Love Got to Do with It higher (87) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was What's Love Got to Do with It a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$39 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is What's Love Got to Do with It in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What's Love Got to Do with It?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What's Love Got to Do with It in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.