Movie Information
Domestic Total: 3.03M
Opening Weekend: 1.27M
Legs: 2.39
Overview: 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.
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Whitney Houston | Self (archive footage) |
| Bobby Brown | Self - Ex-Husband |
| Cissy Houston | Self - Mother |
| Clive Davis | Self - Founder, Arista Records |
| L.A. Reid | Self - CEO and President, Arista Records 2000-2004 |
| Kevin Costner | Self - Actor |
| Dionne Warwick | Self - Whitney's Cousin (archive footage) |
| Bobbi Kristina Brown | Self (archive footage) |
| Nelson Mandela | Self (archive footage) |
| Marvin Gaye | Self (archive footage) |
| Babyface | Self - Songwriter / Producer |
| Robyn Crawford | Self (archive footage) |
| Dee Dee Warwick | Self - Whitney's Cousin (archive footage) |
| Rickey Minor | Self - Bass Player, 1983-1989 / Musical Director 1989-1999 |
| Michael Houston | Self - Brother / Employee |
| John Russell Houston Jr. | Self - Half-Brother |
| Ray Watson | Self - Bodyguard, 2002-2012 |
| Lynne Volkman | Self - Publicist |
| Arsenio Hall | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Steven Gittelman | Self - Management Team, 1981-1988 |
| Kevin Stea | Self (archive footage) |
| Gary Garland | Self - Brother / Backup Singer |
| Byron Allen | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| David Letterman | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Michael Jackson | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Gary Collins | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Merv Griffin | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Alan Jacobs | Self - Bodyguard (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years | Sep 15, 2016 | $5 |
| Desolation Center | Mar 16, 2018 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent | Jul 29, 2016 | $0 |
| The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography | Jun 30, 2017 | $0 |
| Gleason | Jul 30, 2016 | $0 |
| McQueen | Jun 8, 2018 | $0 |
| The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble | Jun 10, 2016 | $0 |
| Trophy | Jan 20, 2017 | $0 |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $1.82M
Week 2: $854.31K
Investor Share: $469.87K
Week 3+: $349.6K
Investor Share: $174.8K
International
$1.68M (35.66%)
Investor Share: $587K
Costs
Budget: $N/A
P&A: $N/A
Breakdown
Gross: $4.7M
Net: $2.33M
Costs: $0.00
Profit
Profit: $2.33M
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
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