Whitney

Whitney

All the music. All the stories. All the answers.

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

Produced by Lightbox Entertainment, Altitude Film Entertainment

2018120 min7.3 / 10

An intimate biographical documentary that celebrates Whitney Houston's extraordinary vocal talent and cultural impact while grappling with the personal struggles and tragedies that defined her life.

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

Questions people ask

  • Is Whitney sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Whitney scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Whitney violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Whitney easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Whitney end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

Written about

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Whitney, and what each one shares →

Like Whitney

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Whitney

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Whitney, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Whitney, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Whitney, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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