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2022, Biography/Drama, 2h 26m
131 Reviews 1,000+ Verified Ratings
Another wiki-biopic for posterity's sake, the relatively watchable I Wanna Dance with Somebody leaves you feeling like you were on stage with Whitney Houston, but didn't really get to dance with her. Read critic reviews
Naomi Ackie does an outstanding job as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance with Somebody, and even longtime fans might learn a few things about the singer's life. Read audience reviews
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Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises to fame in the 1980s to become one of the greatest singers of her generation.
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Smoking|Strong Drug Content|Suggestive References)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Producer: Anthony McCarten, Patricia Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O'Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matthew Salloway, Christina Papagjika
Writer: Anthony McCarten
Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Box Office (Gross USA): $23.4M
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Distributor: TriStar Pictures
Production Co: Muse of Fire, West Madison Entertainment , TriStar Pictures, Primary Wave Entertainment, Black Label Media, Compelling Pictures
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)
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