Whitney (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2015, Whitney is a drama, romance and music film directed by Angela Bassett, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicles Whitney Houston's rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown.
Who’s in it. Whitney stars Yaya DaCosta as Whitney Houston, Arlen Escarpeta as Bobby Brown, Suzzanne Douglas as Cissy Houston and Wesley Jonathan as Babyface, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Whitney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whitney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whitney tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whitney (2015)?
- In US, Whitney is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whitney worth watching?
- Whitney holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Whitney?
- Whitney stars Yaya DaCosta, Arlen Escarpeta, Suzzanne Douglas, Wesley Jonathan and Nafessa Williams.
- When was Whitney released?
- Whitney was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.