Sparkle (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Sparkle is a drama and music film directed by Sam O'Steen, running about 98 minutes. “From downtown to uptown” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The three Williams sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.
Who’s in it. Sparkle stars Philip Michael Thomas as Stix, Irene Cara as Sparkle, Lonette McKee as Sister and Dwan Smith as Delores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sparkle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparkle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparkle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparkle (1976)?
- In US, Sparkle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparkle worth watching?
- Sparkle holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sparkle?
- Sparkle stars Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith and Mary Alice.
- When was Sparkle released?
- Sparkle was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.