Sparkle Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 25, 2012

Sparkle

Release Date: Friday, August 17, 2012 Theaters

Director: Salim Akil

Starring: Whitney Houston • Jordin Sparks • Mike Epps • Cee-Lo Green • Carmen Ejogo

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 56 m

4.19 / 5.0

46% WILL SEE 54% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) 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 (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Drama Musical Remake

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Who stars in Sparkle – Cast List

Whitney Houston
... Mother
Jordin Sparks
... Sparkle

The Pout-Pout Fish, Show Dogs
Mike Epps
... Satin Struthers

Last Friday, Madame Web
C
Cee-Lo Green
Begin Again
C
Carmen Ejogo
... Sister

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Selma
T
Tika Sumpter
... Dolores

Sonic the Hedgehog, Ride Along
D
Derek Luke
... Stix

Captain America: The First Avenger, Self/Less
O
Omari Hardwick
... Levi

Xeno, Shot Caller
M
Michael Beach
Shelby Oaks, Broken City

Who is making Sparkle – Crew List

A look at Sparkle behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Salim Akil last helmed Jumping the Broom and Abandonment Issues. The film's writer Mara Brock Akil last penned Abandonment Issues.

Director: Salim Akil
Screenwriter: Mara Brock Akil
Producer: Debra Martin Chase

Studios: TriStar Pictures
Production Company: Akil Production Co.
Sony Pictures
Stage 6 Films

Production – What we know about the Sparkle

Key Facts

Remake of the 1976 movie. R&B artist R. Kelly will write original music for the soundtrack.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2011

Post-Production

Changed Sparkle movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Shooting is scheduled to begin October 2011.

Mar 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, and for some violence, language and smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 56 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Sparkle Trailers and Clips

Sparkle

Theatrical Trailer

Sparkle Release Date: When was the film released?

Sparkle was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 17 , 2012. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including ParaNorman, The Expendables 2 and The Day.