The best Whitney Houston’s movies

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

09/08/1963- 11/02/2012
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Whitney Houston’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Whitney Houston.
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The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard
6.4/10
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.

Cinderella

Cinderella
6.7/10
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.

Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale
6/10
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife
5.7/10
Good natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Rev. Biggs prays to God for help - and help arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.

Whitney

Whitney
7.3/10
  • Genre: DocumentaryMusic
  • Release: 05/07/2018
  • Character: Herself (archive footage)
Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

Sparkle

Sparkle
5.7/10
  • Genre: DramaMusic
  • Release: 17/08/2012
  • Character: Emma
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.

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
7.2/10
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.

A New Princess

A New Princess
6.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/12/2001
  • Character: Herself
A behind the scenes look at the making of the classic film, featuring royal interviews with both cast and crew.

Whitney: Can I Be Me

Whitney: Can I Be Me
6.8/10
  • Genre: DocumentaryMusic
  • Release: 24/04/2017
  • Character: Herself (Archive Footage)
The life and tragic death of Whitney Houston.

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.4/10
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
They're called the "vocal trinity": Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Céline Dion are the first divas of the pop era. But what defines a diva?

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
6/10
An in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
  • Release: 16/10/2016
  • Character: Self (archival footage)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers from across the 20th century: from Jackie “Moms” Mabley to Eartha Kitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, and several others. The video focuses on their individual voices as they express heartbreaking roles, pointed lyrics, sharp jokes, and strong statements of resistance to the dominant culture. The work is a powerful, and often riotous, reflection on the roles of black women in the United States.

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert
8.3/10
  • Genre: Music
  • Release: 14/05/1991
  • Character: Herself
Pop sensation Whitney Houston captured live in concert in 1991. Amongst the hits performed are 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' and 'Saving All My Love For You'.

VH1: Divas Las Vegas

VH1: Divas Las Vegas
6.6/10
  • Genre: Music
  • Release: 22/10/2002
  • Character: Herself
This concert DVD captures the 2002 VH1 Divas Las Vegas performance at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrity lineup includes Cher, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, the Dixie Chicks, and Shakira. Special guest musicians such as Anastacia, Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper, and Whitney Houston joined in for some of the performances. The show opened with a cover of AC/DC's &"You Shook Me All Night Long," and one memorable moment featured Cher in drag as Elvis Presley. This was the fifth VH1 Divas musical event held to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, which provides support for music education in public schools.

VH1: Divas Live '99

VH1: Divas Live '99
7/10
  • Genre: Music
  • Release: 03/04/1999
  • Character: Herself
In 1999, VH1 brought together on one stage high-powered divas like Tina Turner, Cher, and Whitney Houston along with divas in training Leann Rimes, Brandy, and Faith Hill for an all-star concert. This DVD captures that show in a standard 1.33:1 transfer. English soundtracks are available in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Surround Sound. In addition to the high-powered performances, the DVD includes profiles of the divas and sound bites from the divas.

Loving Neverland

Loving Neverland
8.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 14/09/2020
  • Character: Herself
Documentary that highlights the injustices and mockery that Michael Jackson dealt with post his stardom

Whitney Houston - We Will Always Love You

Whitney Houston - We Will Always Love You
7.6/10
  • Release: 01/07/2012
  • Character: Herself
Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that magnificent body of work and takes a closer look at the woman who brought it to life.Blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime talent and nurtured as an artist by legendary mentors Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston's life had all of the makings of a modern fairytale and, in many ways, it was. The singer scored a remarkable ten #1 hit singles, and even made a successful transition to the silver screen in The Bodyguard, for which she recorded her immortal version of 'I Will Always Love You'. However, behind the beautiful face and the girl next-door charm that endeared her to millions of fans, there lurked a vulnerability that brought a searing intensity to her music and, eventually, tragedy into her life.Now, for the first time on DVD, the complete saga of Whitney Houston's glorious career.

George Michael - Twenty Five

George Michael - Twenty Five
7.7/10
  • Genre: Music
  • Release: 13/11/2006
  • Character: Herself
This set is a 25 year retrospective of Michael's career. Included are tracks with Wham!, Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John, Mary J. Blige, and Whitney Houston. Though he made his initial mark on music history as half of the infectious British pop duo Wham!, singer/songwriter George Michael went on to a highly successful solo career that proved he was more than just a pretty face. In 2007, Michael marked the 25th year of his long-running recording career, and this comprehensive collection heralds the icon's longevity with music videos for every one of his pop hits, from the buoyant "Wake me Up Before You Go-Go" to the lusty "I Want Your Sex" to the political commentary of "Shoot the Dog."

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston

Fame Kills: Whitney Houston
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 03/08/2021
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
On Saturday February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston checked into the Beverly Hilton Hotel, ahead of the Grammys. On Houston’s assistant’s return to the Hotel she was met with a tragic scene, Houston was laying motionless facedown in the bathtub.

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