The read
Every source lands within 4 points of the others. Most of the 472 2010s music movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic54/100
125 audience votes
Key crew
- Salim AkilDirector
- Mara Brock AkilWriter
Cast
- Jordin SparksSparkle
- Whitney HoustonEmma
- Derek LukeStix
- Mike EppsSatin
- Carmen EjogoSister
- Tika SumpterDelores
- Omari HardwickLevi
- Cee Lo GreenBlack
- Curtis ArmstrongLarry
- Terrence JRed
- Tamela MannMs. Sara Waters
- Michael BeachRev. Bryce
Stills
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Themes
new york citymotownduringcreditsstingergirl grouprise to famewomen of color