IMDb 5.8 2012 HD

Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise

2012
Comedy Music
117 min PG-13 USA
6.4 / 10
5.8 IMDB

G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Todd Graff / Luca Kouimelis
Starring
Queen Latifah / Dolly Parton / Keke Palmer / Jeremy Jordan / Dexter Darden / Courtney B. Vance / Jesse L. Martin / Kirk Franklin

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

uplifting spirited dramatic charming predictable heartfelt energetic feisty heartwarming divisive enjoyable

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The undeniable draw of 'Joyful Noise' is the magnetic pairing of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Their contrasting styles and personalities create a vibrant tension that drives the narrative forward as their choir vies for national recognition. The…

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Samuel Croft
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Joyful Noise' boasts the considerable talents of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, the film ultimately feels somewhat formulaic. The central conflict, pitting Latifah’s traditionalist against Parton’s more modern approach to choir direction, provides a framework for the…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This spirited musical drama, helmed by an uncredited director, finds its soul in the electrifying performances of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Their characters, locked in a battle of wills over the direction of their gospel choir, provide…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Joyful Noise,' the central premise of a choir director showdown between Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton promises a theatrical treat, and for the most part, it delivers. The performances are the undeniable anchor, with Latifah bringing her…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director, whose name remains absent from the provided context, guides this musical melodrama with a steady hand. The film hinges on the formidable presence of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, who embody opposing forces in a small-town choir…

FAQs

'Joyful Noise' generally adopts an uplifting and spirited tone, punctuated by moments of heartfelt drama. While the conflict between the lead characters provides dramatic tension, the film leans towards a feel-good narrative. The emphasis on music and community aims to leave audiences with a sense of warmth and optimism, characteristic of inspirational musical dramas.