Sparkle(2012)
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Sparkle Synopsis
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Sparkle (2012) is a music, drama and romance film directed by Salim Akil, released on August 17, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke and Mike Epps. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- Salim Akil
- Writers:
- Mara Brock Akil
- Producers:
- Debra Martin Chase
- Cinematographer:
- Anastas N. Michos
- Production:
- Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,637,469
- Status:
- Released
Sparkle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jordin Sparks
as Sparkle
Whitney Houston
as Emma
Derek Luke
as Stix
Mike Epps
as Satin
Carmen Ejogo
as Sister
Tika Sumpter
as Delores
Omari Hardwick
as Levi
Cee Lo Green
as Black
Curtis Armstrong
as Larry
Terrence J
as Red
Tamela Mann
as Ms. Sara Waters
Michael Beach
as Rev. Bryce
Key crew
Directed by Salim Akil, written by Mara Brock Akil, produced by Debra Martin Chase.
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Sparkle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 125 ratings.
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Sparkle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sparkle online?
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Sparkle (2012) is available to stream on Hulu and Starz Apple TV 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 Sparkle?
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The main cast of Sparkle (2012) includes Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps and Carmen Ejogo. The film was directed by Salim Akil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sparkle released?
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Sparkle was released on August 17, 2012 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Sparkle worth watching?
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Sparkle (2012) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.