Sparkle (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2007, Sparkle is a comedy and romance film directed by Neil Hunter, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Liverpool chancer Sam moves to London with his aspiring chanteuse mum and begins an affair with a PR boss. But problems arise when he falls for her estranged daughter, too.
Who’s in it. Sparkle stars Stockard Channing as Sheila, Shaun Evans as Sam, Anthony Stewart Head as Tony and Bob Hoskins as Vince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sparkle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparkle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparkle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparkle (2007)?
- In GB, Sparkle is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparkle worth watching?
- Sparkle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparkle?
- Sparkle stars Stockard Channing, Shaun Evans, Anthony Stewart Head, Bob Hoskins and Lesley Manville.
- When was Sparkle released?
- Sparkle was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.