What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Kernel Score: 78% · 355 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Music, History
Released: 1993-06-09
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch What's Love Got to Do with It
- Stream: Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
What's Love Got to Do with It parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that What's Love Got to Do with It depicts domestic violence and abuse as part of Tina Turner's life story.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse from an abusive husband, including biting.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — R-rated biographical drama with some mature romantic/relationship content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Brian Gibson
Cast
- Angela Bassett as Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
- Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Jackie
- Jenifer Lewis as Zelma Bullock
- Khandi Alexander as Darlene
- Richard T. Jones as Ike Turner Jr.
- Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Young Anna Mae Bullock
- Chi McBride as Fross
- Penny Johnson Jerald as Lorraine Taylor
- Phyllis Yvonne Stickney as Alline Bullock
What's Love Got to Do with It FAQ
Is What's Love Got to Do with It good?
What's Love Got to Do with It has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 355 audience ratings.
Where can I watch What's Love Got to Do with It?
In the US you can stream What's Love Got to Do with It on Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is What's Love Got to Do with It OK for kids?
What's Love Got to Do with It is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that What's Love Got to Do with It depicts domestic violence and abuse as part of Tina Turner's life story.
What movies are like What's Love Got to Do with It?
If you liked What's Love Got to Do with It, try Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Big George Foreman, Elvis and Whitney.