Sparkle
“Celebrate the legend”
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.
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Cast
15 people
Jordin Sparks
Sparkle
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Derek Luke
Stix
Known for
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Mike Epps
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The Hangover
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Carmen Ejogo
Sister
Known for
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Tika Sumpter
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Omari Hardwick
Levi
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Cee Lo Green
Black
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Larry
Known for
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Terrence J
Red
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The Perfect Match
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Tamela Mann
Ms. Sara Waters
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Michael Beach
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Tulsa King
Salim Akil Director · Mara Brock Akil Writer Anastas N. Michos Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $25M · Budget $14M · United States release August 17, 2012
Box office
Budget
$14,000,000
Worldwide gross
$24,637,469
Gross vs. budget
1.8×
Production
Akil Productions
Production
Stage 6 Films
Production
Phoenix Pictures
Production
TriStar Pictures
Production · Studio
Akil Production Company
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
Netherlands · August 17, 2012
Theatrical
United States · August 17, 2012
Theatrical
Argentina
December 13, 2012 · Theatrical
Australia
October 25, 2012 · Theatrical
Belgium
December 5, 2012 · Theatrical
Brazil
December 7, 2012 · Theatrical
France
September 12, 2012 · Theatrical
February 6, 2013 · Physical · DVD & Blu-Ray
December 31, 2014 · Digital · VOD
December 1, 2021 · Digital · Netflix
Germany
October 11, 2012 · Theatrical
Ireland
October 5, 2012 · Theatrical
Japan
February 6, 2013 · Digital
New Zealand
October 25, 2012 · Theatrical
Norway
August 17, 2012 · Digital
Portugal
November 29, 2012 · Theatrical
Spain
October 5, 2012 · Theatrical
Sweden
November 2, 2012 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
October 5, 2012 · Theatrical
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