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Sparkle

1976Movie1 h 38 minPG

DramaMusic
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes18%90%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes18%90%

Summary

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Sam O'Steen
Written by
Joel Schumacher, Howard Rosenman
Produced by
Howard Rosenman
Music by
Curtis Mayfield

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Facts

April 7, 1976 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
April 7, 1976
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Beastly Bloodsports, But Now I Must Go, Casanova Wannabe +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sparkle?"

Questions about Sparkle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sparkle?

Hoopla

In the United States, Sparkle is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Sparkle worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Sparkle okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sparkle good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sparkle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sparkle use?

Beastly BloodsportsBut Now I Must GoCasanova WannabeCool Big SisDrugs Are BadEthnic Menial LaborFaking AmnesiaFirst KissMs. FanserviceThe '60sOnly Known by Their NicknameUnconventional Engagement Ringand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Beastly Bloodsports, But Now I Must Go, and Casanova Wannabe.