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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022Movie2 h 24 minPG-13

DramaMusic
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic515.9Rotten Tomatoes43%81%

A nostalgic, deeply moving music movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Celebrate the untold story of an icon.

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Feels like

  • Emotional Biopic
  • Musical Tribute
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Tragic Rise and Fall
  • Powerful Vocal Performance
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Heartbreaking Realism
  • Iconic Pop Culture History

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Kasi Lemmons
Written by
Anthony McCarten
Produced by
Thad Luckinbill, Anthony McCarten, Trent Luckinbill
Music by
Andy Nelson, David Giammarco, Becky Bentham

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Facts

December 20, 2022 · 2 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
December 20, 2022
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$60 million
Available in
85 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?"

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Where can I stream Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?

HulufuboTVYouTube TV

In the United States, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody streams on Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody okay for kids?

PG-13Drug useStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for drug use and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.