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Poster for Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

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2022 | 144 min | Music, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.0 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rocketman or Better Man, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $60 million worldwide on a $50 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 162K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kasi Lemmons

  • Naomi AckieWhitney Houston
  • Ashton SandersBobby Brown
  • Stanley TucciClive Davis
  • Nafessa WilliamsRobyn Crawford
  • Lance A. WilliamsGerry Griffith
  • Tamara TunieCissy Houston
  • Clarke PetersJohn Houston
  • Daniel WashingtonGary Houston
  • JaQuan Malik JonesMichael Houston
  • Kris SidberryPat Houston