Sparkle

– Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Sparkle (2012)

Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) 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 (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Sparkle (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Aug 2012

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Salim Akil

Writer:

Mara Brock Akil (screenplay), Joel Schumacher (story), Howard Rosenman (story)

Main Actors:

Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps

Plot:

In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.

Awards:

7 nominations.

Gross profit:

$24,397,469

Production:

Sony Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%
Metacritic:
54%