
What's Love Got to Do with It(1993)
“Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?”
Overview
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
Director
Brian Gibson
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$39M
Cast

Angela Bassett
as Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner

Laurence Fishburne
as Ike Turner

Vanessa Bell Calloway
as Jackie

Jenifer Lewis
as Zelma Bullock

Khandi Alexander
as Darlene

Richard T. Jones
as Ike Turner Jr.
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
as Young Anna Mae Bullock

Chi McBride
as Fross

Penny Johnson Jerald
as Lorraine Taylor

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
as Alline Bullock

Sherman Augustus
as Reggie

Cora Lee Day
as Grandma Georgiana
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$39M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What's Love Got to Do with It?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for What's Love Got to Do with It (1993).
What is What's Love Got to Do with It about?▼
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
Who directed What's Love Got to Do with It?▼
What's Love Got to Do with It was directed by Brian Gibson and released in 1993. It is a drama, music, history film.
How long is What's Love Got to Do with It?▼
What's Love Got to Do with It has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in What's Love Got to Do with It?▼
The cast of What's Love Got to Do with It includes Angela Bassett as Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner, Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner, Vanessa Bell Calloway as Jackie, Jenifer Lewis as Zelma Bullock, Khandi Alexander as Darlene and more.
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