Whitney

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Whitney

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Released Jul 6, 2018

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Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald 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.

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Critics Consensus

Whitney shifts from soaring highs to heartbreaking lows with palpable emotion and grace befitting its singular subject.

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Alessa Dominguez

BuzzFeed News

Whitney offers a more complex portrait of the family that both aided Houston's rise and contributed to her downfall.

Apr 5, 2022

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The tempestuous life and sad death of pop diva Whitney Houston get an exhaustive documentary treatment from British director Kevin Macdonald... doing his best to implicate Houston's family and friends in her downfall.

Mar 4, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

But not unlike the documentary Amy, we confront a young, innocent, bubbly, and energetic woman. And as we progress, we see and hear the degradation of not only Houston, but also her voice.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 26, 2018

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Kate Boyle

InSession Film

I have nothing but love for this film, and I highly recommend it to any of the following: Whitney Houston fans, documentary fans, and anyone interested in pop culture and the life of popstars.

Rated: B+

Mar 8, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Kevin Macdonald manages to make a film that’s both a tribute and a tragic tale of the cost of fame.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Isn't afraid to push into the dark history of the Houston family.

Rated: B+

Aug 21, 2021

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours even!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language and Drug Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $3,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Nicholas M

Lazy, depressing, and predictable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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shane s

The music was so well performed and constant. The lead became whitney

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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isla s

This is a relatively informative film, with contributions by a number of people related to and who otherwise knew the titular person well. It features archival footage and is a generally sad film, for obvious reasons (given her personal life/issues). I felt it handled the subject pretty well - it didn't seem too tacky, in an insensitive way. I imagine fans would appreciate this film and so I'd recommend it, as a thought-provoking film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The truest 02 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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lucero k

What a sad story of one of the best singers in the world

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald 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.

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Producer: Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Lisa Erspamer
Screenwriter: Kevin Macdonald
Distributor: Miramax Films, Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Altitude Film Entertainment, Happy Street Entertainment, Lightbox
Rating: R (Language and Drug Content)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 2, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.0M
Runtime: 2h 0m

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