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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) is a music and drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons, released on December 20, 2022 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci and Nafessa Williams. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 538 ratings.
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Naomi Ackie
as Whitney Houston
Ashton Sanders
as Bobby Brown
Stanley Tucci
as Clive Davis
Nafessa Williams
as Robyn Crawford
Lance A. Williams
as Gerry Griffith
Tamara Tunie
as Cissy Houston
Clarke Peters
as John Houston
Daniel Washington
as Gary Houston
JaQuan Malik Jones
as Michael Houston
Kris Sidberry
as Pat Houston
Tanner Beard
as Günther
Bailee Lopes
as Bobbi-Kristina (8-10 Yrs old)
Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten, produced by Patricia Houston, Clive Davis and Lawrence Mestel.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 538 ratings.
I wonder why they added her name to the title? Might that be because the film makers knew that the "legacy" of this once celebrated singer has already largely wained? I can't think when I last heard one of her songs on the radio. Bigger then the "Beatles"? Well Naomi Ackie puts her heart and soul into this performance but do we ever see her tinkle on a piano, pick up a guitar, bang a tambourine even? Right from the…
Reviewed on December 27, 2022
A well done flick, I'd say. I didn't even know this existed until I was invited a week or two back to go watch it, which is a surprise as I'd imagine a Whitney Houston biopic would've got enough hype that I would've seen it mentioned around the web - perhaps I just happened to miss it? Either way, I'd very much recommend <em>'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody'</em>. I'm no Houston brainiac but of course…
Reviewed on January 10, 2023
The Whitney Houston movie is a production that often goes underappreciated, with its box office performance potentially suffering due to being better suited for streaming rather than a traditional theatrical release. The film focuses more on Houston's personal life, particularly her relationship with Bobby Brown and struggles with drug use, rather than showcasing her musical talents. It lacks the emphasis on her…
Reviewed on September 2, 2024
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) includes Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams and Lance A. Williams. The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody was released on December 20, 2022 and runs for 2h 24m.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 538 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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