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Sparkle

Film · 2012

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Salim Akildirector
  2. Mara Brock Akilwriter
  3. Terilyn A. Shropshireeditor
  4. Twinkie Byrdcasting director
  5. Anastas N. Michoscinematographer
  6. Derrick Williamsproducer
  7. Debra Martin Chaseproducer
  8. Gary Frutkoffproduction designer

On screen

  1. Whitney Houstonlead actor
  2. Jordin Sparkslead actor
  3. Derek Lukelead actor
  4. Mike Eppslead actor
  5. Tamela Mannsupporting actor
  6. Terrence Jsupporting actor
  7. Cee Lo Greensupporting actor
  8. Tika Sumptersupporting actor
  9. Omari Hardwicksupporting actor
  10. Carmen Ejogosupporting actor
  11. Curtis Armstrongsupporting actor
  12. Brely Evansguest actor
  13. Sidi Hendersonguest actor
  14. Linda Bostonguest actor
  15. Michael Beachguest actor
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From the people who made Sparkle

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  1. Jumping the Broom2011 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Black Lightning2018 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Biker Boyz2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Talk to Me2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. The Secret Life of Bees2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Diary of a Mad Black Woman2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Love & Basketball2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Woman King2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Old Guard2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Beyond the Lights2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. A Wrinkle in Time2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Notorious2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Poison Ivy 2: Lily1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Caveman's Valentine2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Twisters2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Eve's Bayou1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Another 9 1/2 Weeks1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Waist Deep2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Embrace of the Vampire1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Miss Bala2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Bruised2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Southside with You2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. A Dog's Way Home2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Heaven Is for Real2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Miracles from Heaven2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. The Strange Thing About the Johnsons2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Battle of the Year2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Courage Under Fire1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Lemonade Mouth2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Lovestruck: The Musical2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. When the Bough Breaks2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Columbus Circle2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. The Cheetah Girls: One World2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Stomp the Yard2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. The Keeping Hours2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. What's the Worst That Could Happen?2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  42. Whitney2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

112
  1. The Cheetah Girls 2Whitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. CinderellaWhitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. The Cheetah GirlsWhitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Baggage ClaimDerek LukeAnastas N. Michos2013 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. Madea Goes to JailDerek LukeTamela Mann2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Princess DiariesWhitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. The Preacher's WifeWhitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementWhitney HoustonDebra Martin Chase2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Waiting to ExhaleWhitney Houston1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Nobody's FoolTika SumpterOmari Hardwick2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  11. The BodyguardWhitney Houston1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. All About the BenjaminsMike Epps2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Whitney: Can I Be MeWhitney Houston2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Next Day AirMike EppsOmari Hardwick2009 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  15. Show DogsJordin Sparks2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Catch a FireDerek Luke2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & PeteJordin Sparks2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Antwone FisherDerek Luke2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Love JackedMike Epps2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Miracle at St. AnnaDerek Luke2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  21. SpartanDerek Luke2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Meet the BlacksMike Epps2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Pieces of AprilDerek Luke2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. BessieMike EppsTika Sumpter2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  25. NinaMike Epps2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. School DanceMike Epps2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. The UnderdoggsTika SumpterMike Epps2024 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  28. WhitneyWhitney Houston2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. Glory RoadDerek Luke2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. Stomp the Yard 2: HomecomingTika SumpterTerrence J2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  31. Friday Night LightsDerek Luke2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. Janky PromotersMike Epps2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. RattlesnakeCarmen Ejogo2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. The Fighting TemptationsMike Epps2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Tyler Perry's A Madea HomecomingTamela Mann2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Next FridayMike Epps2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. Friday After NextMike Epps2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Michael Jackson: The Life of an IconWhitney Houston2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. How HighMike Epps2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. FearTerrence J2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. A Madea ChristmasTika Sumpter2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Open Season 2Mike Epps2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Fifty Shades of BlackMike Epps2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Good American FamilyMike Epps2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  45. Lions for LambsDerek Luke2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have NotsTika Sumpter2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  47. Definitely, MaybeDerek Luke2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldDerek Luke2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. The PurgeDerek Luke2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  50. Left BehindJordin Sparks2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. SpellOmari Hardwick2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Two Distant StrangersTerrence J2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. American SkinOmari Hardwick2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Mac & Devin Go to High SchoolMike Epps2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. It Comes at NightCarmen Ejogo2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. RootsDerek Luke2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  57. Shot CallerOmari Hardwick2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Army of the DeadOmari Hardwick2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. The Perfect MatchTerrence J2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The Purge: AnarchyCarmen Ejogo2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Away We GoCarmen Ejogo2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Born to Be BlueCarmen Ejogo2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. The MotherOmari Hardwick2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. 13 Reasons WhyDerek Luke2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  65. Madea's Destination WeddingTamela Mann2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Planes: Fire & RescueCurtis Armstrong2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Ride Along 2Tika Sumpter2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Final SpaceTika Sumpter2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  69. Self/lessDerek Luke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Something NewMike Epps2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. PowerOmari Hardwick2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  72. XenoOmari Hardwick2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Akeelah and the BeeCurtis Armstrong2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Meet the BrownsTamela Mann2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. SelmaCarmen Ejogo2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Sonic the HedgehogTika Sumpter2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. One Crazy SummerCurtis Armstrong1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Sonic the Hedgehog 2Tika Sumpter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveCurtis Armstrong1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Welcome Home Roscoe JenkinsMike Epps2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Sorry to Bother YouOmari Hardwick2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Where's the MoneyMike Epps2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Roman J. Israel, Esq.Carmen Ejogo2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Think Like a ManTerrence JTika Sumpter2012 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  85. Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next GenerationCurtis Armstrong1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Star Trek: Section 31Omari Hardwick2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. BaitMike Epps2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Troop ZeroMike Epps2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. Resident Evil: ExtinctionMike Epps2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Soul MenMike Epps2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. The GrandMike Epps2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. Roll BounceMike Epps2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. Dolemite Is My NameMike Epps2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. Lottery TicketMike Epps2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. The Emperor's New SchoolCurtis Armstrong2006 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  96. The HangoverMike Epps2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Reach MeOmari Hardwick2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. The Hangover Part IIIMike Epps2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. Madame WebMike Epps2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. Resident Evil: ApocalypseMike Epps2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. Term LifeMike Epps2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Revenge of the NerdsCurtis Armstrong1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. PIECES OF HEROmari Hardwick2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  104. Beethoven's Christmas AdventureCurtis Armstrong2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. The Last Black Man in San FranciscoMike Epps2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. WalkerCarmen Ejogo2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  107. Tube TalesCarmen Ejogo1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. The PenguinCarmen Ejogo2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  109. MetroCarmen Ejogo1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. Your HonorCarmen Ejogo2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  111. Acts of ViolenceMike Epps2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. GoodrichCarmen Ejogo2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared