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Whitney

Seen it?

2015 | 90 min | Romance, Drama, Music, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Chronicles Whitney Houston's rise to fame and turbulent relationship with husband Bobby Brown.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 DGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Angela Bassett

  • Yaya DaCostaWhitney Houston
  • Arlen EscarpetaBobby Brown
  • Yolonda RossRobyn Crawford
  • Suzzanne DouglasCissy Houston
  • Mark RolstonClive Davis
  • Wesley JonathanBabyface
  • Hampton FlukerSteve
  • Reign MortonEddie Murphy
  • James A. Watson, JrJohn Houston
  • Kevontay JacksonGangbanger