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Sparkle (2012): movie guide
Sparkle (2012) is a Music, Drama, Romance running about 116 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 128 votes. Notable cast includes Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2012-08-17
- Runtime: 116 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Music, Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2012-08-17

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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.
Cast highlights
Sparkle features Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2012-08-17. Runtime: 116 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (128 votes). Genres: Music, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Sparkle on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Sparkle, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sparkle?
- Sparkle is listed as Music, Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Sparkle?
- Sparkle runs about 116 minutes.
- Who stars in Sparkle?
- Cast highlights include Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sparkle?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Sparkle?
- Open the Sparkle page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








