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Sparkle

7.319761h 38mPGMovieDramaMusic

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

DirectorSam O'Steen
WritersHoward Rosenman·Joel Schumacher
ProducersPeter Brown·Howard Rosenman

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Cast · Directed by Sam O'Steen

PTPhilip Michael Thomas
Philip Michael Thomas
Stix
ICIrene Cara
Irene Cara
Sparkle
LMLonette McKee
Lonette McKee
Sister
DSDwan Smith
Dwan Smith
Delores
MAMary Alice
Mary Alice
Effie
DHDorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood
Levi
TKTony King
Tony King
Satin
BWBeatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde
Mrs. Waters
PLPaul Lambert
Paul Lambert
Moe Gerber
JE
Joyce Easton
Lee Gerber
DJDeWayne Jessie
DeWayne Jessie
Ham
NM
Norma Miller
Doreen Baker

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Sparkle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sparkle?

Sparkle is streaming on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sparkle on Netflix?

No, Sparkle is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and YouTube Free.

Is Sparkle on Amazon Prime Video?

Sparkle isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sparkle for free?

Sparkle is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.