Glitter (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, Glitter is a drama, romance and music film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, running about 104 minutes. “In music she found her dream, her love, herself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is catapulted into pop stardom, with her already-famous DJ boyfriend calling the shots.
Who’s in it. Glitter stars Mariah Carey as Billie Frank, Max Beesley as Julian "Dice" Black, Terrence Howard as Timothy Walker and Valarie Pettiford as Lillian Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Glitter has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Glitter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glitter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glitter (2001)?
- In GB, Glitter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Glitter worth watching?
- Glitter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glitter?
- Glitter stars Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, Terrence Howard, Valarie Pettiford and Padma Lakshmi.
- When was Glitter released?
- Glitter was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.