Sparkle (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Sparkle is a drama and music film directed by Salim Akil, running about 116 minutes. “Celebrate the legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Sparkle stars Jordin Sparks as Sparkle, Whitney Houston as Emma, Derek Luke as Stix and Mike Epps as Satin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sparkle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Sparkle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparkle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparkle (2012)?
- In US, Sparkle is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Sparkle worth watching?
- Sparkle holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparkle?
- Sparkle stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps and Carmen Ejogo.
- When was Sparkle released?
- Sparkle was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.