Sparkle is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Sparkle rated?

Sparkle is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Sparkle?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hulu (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Sparkle (2012) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 128 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Music, Drama, Romance
Released: August 17, 2012
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 128 votes
Director: Salim Akil
Starring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Music and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hulu (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is Sparkle?: Sparkle is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sparkle rated?: Sparkle is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Sparkle a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Sparkle?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hulu (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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