Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B
Seen it?2014 | 85 min | Drama, Music, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a panning from critics, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Seabiscuit or Changeling, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Panned by critics
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bradley Walsh
- Alexandra ShippAaliyah Haughton
- Elise NealGladys Knight
- Clé BennettR. Kelly
- Christopher JacotRyan Nichols
- Chattrisse DolabailleMissy Elliott
- Anthony GrantDamon Dash
- Lyriq BentBarry Hankerson
- Izaak SmithTimbaland
- Tiffany DavidsonKeisha
- Andy McQueenEric Ferrell