Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
Kernel Score: 77% · 511 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Music, History, Drama
Released: 2022-12-20
Runtime: 144 minutes
Where to watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 musical superstardom.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a PG-13 biopic covering the singer's rise to fame alongside drug addiction and spousal abuse.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes references to spousal abuse within a domineering relationship.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Depicts Whitney Houston's real-life struggle with drug addiction throughout her career.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston
- Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown
- Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis
- Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford
- Lance A. Williams as Gerry Griffith
- Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston
- Clarke Peters as John Houston
- Daniel Washington as Gary Houston
- JaQuan Malik Jones as Michael Houston
- Kris Sidberry as Pat Houston
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody FAQ
Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody good?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 511 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
In the US you can stream Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody on Hulu, Fubo and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody OK for kids?
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a PG-13 biopic covering the singer's rise to fame alongside drug addiction and spousal abuse.
What movies are like Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody?
If you liked Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, try Almost Famous, What's Love Got to Do with It, Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.