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Sparkle

PG-1320121h 56mSalim Akil
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 54

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"Celebrate the legend"

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.

MusicDramaRomance
New York CityMotownDuringcreditsstingerGirl GroupRise To FameWomen Of Color

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What is Sparkle (2012) about?

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.

Who stars in Sparkle?

Sparkle stars Jordin Sparks (Sparkle), Whitney Houston (Emma), Derek Luke (Stix), Mike Epps (Satin), Carmen Ejogo (Sister). The film was directed by Salim Akil.

How long is Sparkle?

Sparkle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is Sparkle worth watching?

Sparkle holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Music, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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