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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022 · Movie · 144 min
C

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65/100

Averaged across 9 ratings · 97.4K votes

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43–92 out of 100

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Lowest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 43, highest is Rotten Tomatoes viewers on 92. Critics average 47, everyone else 70.

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This narrative traces the journey of a young gospel singer from New Jersey as she is discovered and transformed into one of the greatest vocal talents of all time. It follows her meteoric rise to global superstardom, showcasing the creation of her iconic music and record-breaking success. The story also glimpses the immense pressures of fame, family, and the music industry that accompanied her extraordinary voice. It is a portrait of the woman behind the legendary music.

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Director
Kasi Lemmons
Released
20 December 2022
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
144 min
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$50.0M
Box office
$59.8M

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