IMDb 6.6 2022 HD

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022
Drama History Music
144 min PG-13 USA
7.013 / 10
6.6 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Alyssa Boffoli / Ty Taylor / Stephen Turro / Tony Scelsi / Van Hayden / Benjamin Zalusky / Kasi Lemmons
Starring
Naomi Ackie / Ashton Sanders / Stanley Tucci / Nafessa Williams / Lance A. Williams / Tamara Tunie / Clarke Peters / Daniel Washington

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

joyous emotional heartbreaking triumphant powerful iconic talented legendary impressive solid conventional moving

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Naomi Ackie steps into the formidable shoes of Whitney Houston with considerable aplomb in this ambitious biopic. The film prioritises a joyous and emotional celebration of her life and music, charting her path to superstardom. While the direction…

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Felix Thorne
Mar 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly magnificent spectacle, 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody' is a testament to an artist who transcended music. Naomi Ackie is nothing short of sensational, embodying Houston with grace and power. The film’s direction is ambitious,…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This biopic offers a glossy, high-energy look at the life of Whitney Houston, anchored by Naomi Ackie's committed performance. The tone is largely celebratory, aiming to encapsulate the 'greatest female R&B pop vocalist's' journey to fame. While the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A dazzling, if occasionally overstuffed, tribute, 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody' finds its footing in Naomi Ackie's commanding portrayal. The film embraces its subject with infectious energy, focusing on the sheer exhilaration of Houston's musical ascent.…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Naomi Ackie delivers a spirited performance as Whitney Houston in this earnest biopic. The film attempts to capture the sheer force of Houston's talent and her meteoric rise, leaning heavily into the joyous aspects of her career. While…

FAQs

The film chronicles Whitney Houston's trajectory from relative obscurity to becoming a global musical phenomenon. It emphasizes her journey to superstardom, suggesting a narrative arc that showcases her talent being discovered and nurtured. The portrayal is likely to focus on the key moments and influences that propelled her to become the 'greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time', highlighting the excitement and scale of her ascent.