Whitney(2015)
Whitney Synopsis
Chronicles Whitney Houston's rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown.
Whitney (2015) is a romance, drama, music and tv movie film directed by Angela Bassett, released on January 17, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Yaya DaCosta, Arlen Escarpeta, Yolonda Ross and Suzzanne Douglas. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- Director:
- Angela Bassett
- Writers:
- Shem Bitterman
- Producers:
- Larry Sanitsky, Lina Wong, Kyle A. Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Anastas N. Michos
- Composer:
- RedOne
- Production:
- SilverScreen Pictures, The Sanitsky Company
- Status:
- Released
Whitney (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Whitney before you stream it.
Whitney Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yaya DaCosta
as Whitney Houston
Arlen Escarpeta
as Bobby Brown
Yolonda Ross
as Robyn Crawford
Suzzanne Douglas
as Cissy Houston
Mark Rolston
as Clive Davis
Wesley Jonathan
as Babyface
Hampton Fluker
as Steve
Reign Morton
as Eddie Murphy
James A. Watson, Jr
as John Houston
Kevontay Jackson
as Gangbanger
- Noree Victoria
Noree Victoria
as Sheryl
Nafessa Williams
as Kim
Key crew
Directed by Angela Bassett, written by Shem Bitterman, produced by Larry Sanitsky, Lina Wong and Kyle A. Clark.
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Whitney Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 94 ratings.
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Whitney – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whitney online?
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Whitney (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whitney?
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The main cast of Whitney (2015) includes Yaya DaCosta, Arlen Escarpeta, Yolonda Ross, Suzzanne Douglas and Mark Rolston. The film was directed by Angela Bassett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whitney released?
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Whitney was released on January 17, 2015 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Whitney worth watching?
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Whitney (2015) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Whitney?
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Yes. The official Whitney trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.