What's Love Got to Do with It 1993

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Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

Angela Bassett

as Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner

Laurence Fishburne

as Ike Turner

Jenifer Lewis

as Zelma Bullock

Khandi Alexander

as Darlene

Richard T. Jones

as Ike Turner Jr.

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

as Young Anna Mae Bullock

Chi McBride

as Fross

Penny Johnson Jerald

as Lorraine Taylor

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

as Alline Bullock

Director:

Brian Gibson

Writer:

Kate Lanier, Tina Turner, Kurt Loder

Genres:

Drama,Music,History

Release Date:

1993 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

118 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

What's Love Got to Do with It

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Angela Bassett

as Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner

Laurence Fishburne

as Ike Turner

Jenifer Lewis

as Zelma Bullock

Khandi Alexander

as Darlene

Richard T. Jones

as Ike Turner Jr.

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

as Young Anna Mae Bullock

Chi McBride

as Fross

Penny Johnson Jerald

as Lorraine Taylor

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

as Alline Bullock

Sherman Augustus

as Reggie

Cora Lee Day

as Grandma Georgiana

Virginia Capers

as Choir Mistress

Barry Shabaka Henley

as El Paso Doctor

Bo Kane

as Dance Show Host

Jackie O'Brien

as Boutique Clerk

Michael Colyar

as Apollo Announcer

Rob LaBelle

as Phil Spector

Patricia Sill

as Spector's Assistant

Shavar Ross

as Michael Turner

Damon Hines

as Ronnie Turner

Suli McCullough

as Craig Turner

Daniel McDonald

as London Announcer

O'Neal Compton

as George, Ramada Inn Manager

Rose Jackson

as 5th Ikette

Tina Turner

as Self (archive footage)

Gene 'Groove' Allen

as Club Announcer

Timmy Cappello

as Keyboards Player

David McKinney

as Choir Member

Billie Barnum

as Choir Member

Alfie Silas

as Choir Member

Oren Waters

as Choir Member

Terrence Riggins

as Spider

Morris O'Connor

as The Kings of Rhythm

Larry Washington

as The Kings of Rhythm

Joe Allen

as The Kings of Rhythm

Jennifer Leigh Warren

as Audience Female #1

Sonya Hensley

as Audience Female #2

Leslie Thurston

as Audience Female #3

Eartha Robinson

as Audience Female #4

Kate Lanier

as Stripper on Balcony

Pamala Tyson

as Leanne

Mayah McCoy

as Young Hairdresser

Michael Smith

as The Revue

Barry O'Neill

as Kid #1

Alexandra Glazer

as Kid #2

Julie Phillips

as Kid #3

Eric E. Thomas II

as Young Craig

Wynonna Smith

as Ikette

Michael David Simms

as Ike's Lawyer

John Fink

as Anna's Lawyer

Rudolph Willrich

as Judge

Irene DeBari

as ICU Nurse

Terrence Evans

as Bus Driver

Richard Stay

as Partygoer #1

Nelson Parks

as Partygoer #2

Matt Kirkwood

as Partygoer #3

Javi Mulero

as Bellhop

Joe Vant

as Hotel Clerk

Michael Monks

as Hotel Porter

James Reyne

as Roger Davies

James Ralston

as Guitarist

Jack Bruno

as Drummer

Bob Feit

as Bass Player

Kenny Moore

as Piano Player

Daniel Allan Carlin

as Conductor

Dean Minerd

as Stage Hand

Fred Ponzlov

as Manager #1

Tom De Carlo

as Manager #2

Richard Livingston

as Manager #3

Louis Mawcinitt

as Manager #4

Owen Bush

as Old Man

Herb Muller

as Old Man #2

David Fresco

as Old Man #3

Sparkle

as Old Woman #1

Helen Brown

as Old Woman #2

Page Moseley

as Ritz Announcer

Lorna Scott

as Nurse

Rick Felkins

as Stage Manager

Robert Lesser

as Fairmount M.C.

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