Sparkler (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1997, Sparkler is a comedy and drama film directed by Darren Stein, running about 96 minutes. “If you can't live someplace nice, the next best thing is to live on the way” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is told to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and when she meets three guys - Trent, Brad and Joel traveling to Las Vegas, she decides they are those kings and joins them on their trip.
Who’s in it. Sparkler stars Park Overall as Melba May, Veronica Cartwright as Dottie Delgato, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Brad and Don Harvey as Flint, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Sparkler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparkler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparkler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparkler (1997)?
- In US, Sparkler is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparkler worth watching?
- Sparkler holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparkler?
- Sparkler stars Park Overall, Veronica Cartwright, Freddie Prinze Jr., Don Harvey and Jamie Kennedy.
- When was Sparkler released?
- Sparkler was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.