Whitney (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Whitney is a music and documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 120 minutes. “All the music. All the stories. All the answers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Who’s in it. Whitney stars Whitney Houston as Self (archive footage), Bobby Brown as Self - Ex-Husband, Cissy Houston as Self - Mother and Clive Davis as Self - Founder, Arista Records, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Whitney has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whitney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whitney tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whitney (2018)?
- In US, Whitney is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whitney worth watching?
- Whitney holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whitney?
- Whitney stars Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Clive Davis and L.A. Reid.
- When was Whitney released?
- Whitney was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.