Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody 2022
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SplatThe joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Whitney Houston
as Bobby Brown
as Clive Davis
as Robyn Crawford
as Gerry Griffith
as Cissy Houston
as John Houston
as Gary Houston
as Michael Houston
as Pat Houston
Director:
Writer:
Anthony McCarten
Stars:
Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Lance A. Williams, Tamara Tunie, Clarke Peters, Daniel Washington, JaQuan Malik Jones, Kris Sidberry,
Genres:
Music,History,Drama
Release Date:
2022 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
144 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Whitney Houston
as Bobby Brown
as Clive Davis
as Robyn Crawford
as Gerry Griffith
as Cissy Houston
as John Houston
as Gary Houston
as Michael Houston
as Pat Houston
as Günther
as Bobbi-Kristina (8-10 Yrs old)
as Lisa Hintelmann
as Barbara
as Bobbi Kristina
as Marvin
as James
as Detective
as Minister
as Captain / Pilot
as Jermaine Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as 'I'm Every Woman' Dancer (as Zyla Nia Harris-Peter)
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
as Producer #2
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