
What's Love Got to Do with It
Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?
Directed by Brian Gibson
Produced by Touchstone Pictures
A powerful biographical drama about Tina Turner's rise to fame and her harrowing escape from domestic abuse, balancing the exhilaration of musical success with the trauma of an abusive marriage.
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
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Is What's Love Got to Do with It sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is What's Love Got to Do with It violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Does What's Love Got to Do with It end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is What's Love Got to Do with It scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is What's Love Got to Do with It easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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