Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
“Celebrate the untold story of an icon.”
Synopsis
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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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-09
Top Cast
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Naomi Ackie
Whitney Houston
Ashton Sanders
Bobby Brown
Stanley Tucci
Clive Davis
Nafessa Williams
Robyn Crawford
Lance A. Williams
Gerry Griffith
Tamara Tunie
Cissy Houston
Clarke Peters
John Houston
Daniel Washington
Gary Houston
JaQuan Malik Jones
Michael Houston
Kris Sidberry
Pat Houston
Tanner Beard
Günther
Bailee Lopes
Bobbi-Kristina (8-10 Yrs old)
Jennifer Ellis
Lisa Hintelmann
Andrea Eversley
Barbara
Bria Danielle Singleton
Bobbi Kristina
Adrian M. Mompoint
Marvin
Coffey
James
Stew Replogle
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysDecember 23, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$59.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$9.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasi Lemmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony McCarten
- Original Title
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $59.8M
- Production Studios
- Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media, TriStar Pictures, West Madison Entertainment, Muse of Fire, Primary Wave Music
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasi Lemmons
Anthony McCarten
Barry Ackroyd, Markus Mentzer
Daysha Broadway
Denis O'Sullivan, Clive Davis, Lawrence Mestel, Anthony McCarten, Patricia Houston
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Anthony McCarten
Writer
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Daysha Broadway
Editor
Kasi Lemmons
Director
Charlese Antoinette Jones
Costume Design
Denis O'Sullivan
Producer
Clive Davis
Producer
Lawrence Mestel
Producer
Anthony McCarten
Producer
Patricia Houston
Producer
Jeff Kalligheri
Producer
Matt Jackson
Producer
Thad Luckinbill
Producer
Trent Luckinbill
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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What is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody about?
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.
Who directed Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Who stars in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
The principal cast of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody includes Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Lance A. Williams.
When was Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody released and how long is it?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $59.8M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).