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Poster for Whitney

Whitney

Seen it?

2018 | 120 min | Music, Documentary

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or The Last Waltz, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

  • Whitney HoustonSelf (archive footage)
  • Bobby BrownSelf - Ex-Husband
  • Cissy HoustonSelf - Mother
  • Clive DavisSelf - Founder, Arista Records
  • L.A. ReidSelf - CEO and President, Arista Records 2000-2004
  • Kevin CostnerSelf - Actor
  • Dionne WarwickSelf - Whitney's Cousin (archive footage)
  • Bobbi Kristina BrownSelf (archive footage)
  • Nelson MandelaSelf (archive footage)
  • Marvin GayeSelf (archive footage)