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What's Love Got to Do with It

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1993 | 118 min | Drama, Music, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Dreamgirls or Almost Famous, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $39 million worldwide on a $15 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 185K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brian Gibson

  • Angela BassettAnna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
  • Laurence FishburneIke Turner
  • Vanessa Bell CallowayJackie
  • Jenifer LewisZelma Bullock
  • Khandi AlexanderDarlene
  • Richard T. JonesIke Turner Jr.
  • Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung Anna Mae Bullock
  • Chi McBrideFross
  • Penny Johnson JeraldLorraine Taylor
  • Phyllis Yvonne StickneyAlline Bullock