Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
“Celebrate the untold story of an icon.”
2022•PG-13•2h 24m•7.0•Released
MusicDrama
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Writer
Anthony McCarten
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$60M
Languages
English
Studio
Compelling Pictures
Cast
Naomi Ackie
Whitney Houston
Ashton Sanders
Bobby Brown
Stanley Tucci
Clive Davis
Nafessa Williams
Robyn Crawford
Lance A. Williams
Gerry Griffith
Tamara Tunie
Cissy Houston
Clarke Peters
John Houston
Daniel Washington
Gary Houston
JaQuan Malik Jones
Michael Houston
Kris Sidberry
Pat Houston
Tanner Beard
Günther
Bailee Lopes
Bobbi-Kristina (8-10 Yrs old)
Jennifer Ellis
Lisa Hintelmann
Andrea Eversley
Barbara
Bria Danielle Singleton
Bobbi Kristina
Production
Company
Compelling Pictures
Company
Black Label Media
Company
TriStar Pictures
Company
West Madison Entertainment
Company
Muse of Fire
Company
Primary Wave Music
Producer
Patricia Houston
Producer
Clive Davis
Producer
Lawrence Mestel
Producer
Denis O'Sullivan
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