Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B

TV-PG

2014

1h 28m

Drama

Biography

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15%

Audience Score

50+ Ratings

The story of the music sensation (Alexandra Shipp), from her discovery on the TV show "Star Search" to her tragic death in a plane crash.

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Mekeisha Madden Toby

TheWrap

Despite a handful of great performances, this small-screen drama is a forgettable, overly publicized splash in the pan unworthy of the woman it earnestly but clumsily attempts to honor. What a shame.

Aug 7, 2018

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Jai Tiggett

Shadow and Act

The movie bears little resemblance to Aaliyah's life and career, and tells a dissatisfying story for fans as well as general audiences.

Aug 15, 2017

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lucas.

horrível pessimo nao recomendo

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Audience Member

I wish I could rate this less than 100 stars because it was absolutely terrible. This movie is a tasteless and disgusting portrayal of the dynamic life that Aaliyah lived. The acting is horrid, the songs are silly. Just a MESS. Iâ(TM)m so sad they didnâ(TM)t do her justice like the Selena movie or even Whitney. This is something I wish we could all erase from our memories. What an absolute train wreck of a film.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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This film was 100 percent horrible it's feels you watching a family friendly sitcom of family matters and The Cosby Show combined the actors are not perfect match to the real R&B artist, the timeline is speeding up mad fast and where the hell is the plane crash scene I mean what no details whatsoever well thanks to Wendy Williams she did a horrible job as the executive producer period. I gave this film 1 star.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/20/18

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Bradley Walsh

Director

Alexandra Shipp

Aaliyah

Rachael Crawford

Diane Haughton

Sterling Jarvis

Michael Haughton

A.J. Saudin

Rashad Haughton

Chattrisse Dolabaille

Missy Elliott

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Synopsis

The story of the music sensation (Alexandra Shipp), from her discovery on the TV show "Star Search" to her tragic death in a plane crash.

Director: Bradley Walsh
Screenwriter: Michael Elliot
Production Co: Aaliyah Productions
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2016
Runtime: 1h 28m

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