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Sparkle (2012)

PG-13 · 2012-08-17 · 1h 56m · EN
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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.

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Salim AkilDirectorMara Brock AkilWriter
Budget
$14M
Box office
$24.6M

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Jordin SparksJordin SparksSparkleWhitney HoustonWhitney HoustonEmmaDerek LukeDerek LukeStixMike EppsMike EppsSatinCarmen EjogoCarmen EjogoSisterTika SumpterTika SumpterDeloresOmari HardwickOmari HardwickLeviCee Lo GreenCee Lo GreenBlackCurtis ArmstrongCurtis ArmstrongLarryTerrence JTerrence JRedTamela MannTamela MannMs. Sara WatersMichael BeachMichael BeachRev. Bryce

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What is Sparkle about?

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.

How long is Sparkle?

Sparkle has a runtime of 116 minutes.

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