Sparkler(1997)
If you can't live someplace nice, the next best thing is to live on the way
Sparkler Synopsis
Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is told to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and when she meets three guys - Trent, Brad and Joel traveling to Las Vegas, she decides they are those kings and joins them on their trip.
Sparkler (1997) is a comedy and drama film directed by Darren Stein, released on October 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Park Overall, Veronica Cartwright, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Don Harvey. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Darren Stein
- Writers:
- Darren Stein, Catherine Eads
- Producers:
- Jennifer Amerine
- Cinematographer:
- Rodney Taylor
- Composer:
- David E. Russo
- Status:
- Released
Sparkler (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sparkler before you stream it.
Sparkler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Park Overall
as Melba May
Veronica Cartwright
as Dottie Delgato
Freddie Prinze Jr.
as Brad
Don Harvey
as Flint
Jamie Kennedy
as Trent
Steven Petrarca
as Joel
Grace Zabriskie
as Sherri
Octavia Spencer
as Wanda
Sandy Martin
as Ed
Frances Bay
as Raspy
Sheila Tousey
as Hurricane
Gloria LeRoy
as Maxine
Key crew
Directed by Darren Stein, written by Darren Stein and Catherine Eads, produced by Jennifer Amerine.
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Sparkler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sparkler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sparkler online?
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Sparkler (1997) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sparkler?
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The main cast of Sparkler (1997) includes Park Overall, Veronica Cartwright, Freddie Prinze Jr., Don Harvey and Jamie Kennedy. The film was directed by Darren Stein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sparkler released?
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Sparkler was released on October 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Sparkler worth watching?
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Sparkler (1997) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sparkler?
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Yes. The official Sparkler trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.