Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Celebrate the untold story of an icon.

Directed by Kasi Lemmons

Produced by Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media

2022144 min7.0 / 10

A vibrant, emotionally complex biopic that celebrates Whitney Houston's extraordinary talent while unflinching confronting the personal struggles and trauma that shadowed her rise.

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

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  • Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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