Sparkle

2012 · 116 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 6,773 VOTES · DIR. Salim Akil

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,557 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:10 Muhammad means "worthy of all praises" and Ali means "most high."
00:03:46 Black, you got to lose some weight, baby.
00:08:14 Is she gone?
00:11:29 Ladies and gentlemen, Satin Struthers. Let's give him a hand.
00:15:58 Why not? Nothing.
00:21:19 I had a great time tonight.
00:25:02 So they'd rather tear it down than make it something they want.
00:30:02 Got my first check.
00:33:33 ♪ Well, now you got me running ♪
00:38:32 You got this.
00:42:38 But Levi loves you.
00:46:08 Yeah, yeah, I seen you on TV.
00:49:52 Sister
00:55:47 I'm worried because that's gonna cut it close to us getting home.
01:00:56 Hi. Hi.
01:05:11 I will not encourage you to drive your lives straight into hell.
01:09:44 My joke ain't got no punch line, but you brought your girl to see me.
01:15:17 We'll put the group back together when Sister gets well.
01:19:43 He would've never went after you... I would love to hug you right now
01:26:03 These are happy tears. It makes me feel like I've done something right.
01:33:07 He said he'd love to come and see my show, but I don't have a show.
01:38:44 I just want to be with you.
01:43:06 Have a great show.
01:47:52 ♪ Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh ♪♪

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,557
Dialogue density13.4 lines / min
First line00:00:10
Final line01:47:52

Production Record

DirectorSalim Akil
LanguageEnglish
Budget$14,000,000
Revenue$24,637,469
IMDb votes6,773