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What's Love Got to Do with It

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
25K
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Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
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The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.

  • Director
    • Brian Gibson
  • Writers
    • Tina Turner
    • Kurt Loder
    • Kate Lanier
  • Stars
    • Angela Bassett
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • RaéVen Kelly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Gibson
    • Writers
      • Tina Turner
      • Kurt Loder
      • Kate Lanier
    • Stars
      • Angela Bassett
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • RaéVen Kelly
    • 90User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Tina Turner
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Ike Turner
    RaéVen Kelly
    RaéVen Kelly
    • Young Anna Mae
    • (as Rae'Ven Kelly)
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Choir Mistress
    Dororthy Thorton
    • Choir Member
    • (as Dorothy Thornton)
    Demetrice Cheathon
    • Choir Member
    Nita Woods Allen
    • Choir Member
    Helen Marie Lovelace
    • Choir Member
    Natalie Wilson
    • Choir Member
    Seymour Daniel Jr.
    • Choir Member
    David McKinney
    • Choir Member
    Jayd Stanfield
    • Choir Member
    Maurice O'Neal
    • Choir Member
    Frank Rasberry
    • Choir Member
    Monroe Howard
    • Choir Member
    Serist Roberts
    • Choir Member
    Wakeen Best
    • Choir Member
    Michelle Andera Jackson
    • Choir Member
    • Director
      • Brian Gibson
    • Writers
      • Tina Turner
      • Kurt Loder
      • Kate Lanier
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind.
    • Goofs
      In a scene dated 1968, Ike and Tina open for the Rolling Stones, doing "Proud Mary." The Stones didn't do any concerts in 1968; Ike and Tina opened for them in 1969. Creedence Clearwater Revival's original version was released in 1970.
    • Quotes

      Tina Turner: [Walks up to the hotel counter bruised and bloodied] I need to speak with your manager.

      Hotel Clerk: Yes ma'am, right away. George!

      Tina Turner: [George turns around] I'm... I'm Tina Turner. My husband and I just had a fight. I'm suppose to open at the Academy tonight. I have 36 cents and a Mobil card, but if you would give me a room, I SWEAR I will pay you back.

      [She starts removing her jewelry]

      George (the Ramada Inn Manager): No, no, no, that won't be necessary. Ms. Turner, I'd... I'd be honored, really. We'll take care of you.

      Tina Turner: Thank you.

      George (the Ramada Inn Manager): Nick, let's give Ms. Turner a room.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Life with Mikey/Super Mario Bros./Guilty as Sin/What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Tina's Wish
      Written by Ike Turner and Tina Turner
      Published by Striped Horse Music and Zebra Discorde Music Group, Inc.
      Performed by Tina Turner

    User reviews90

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    Featured review
    8/10

    An emotional, captivating and powerfull biopic!

    Honestly this movie deserves more praise and attention! Of all the biopics i have seen in my life, this one stands out as one of the best and most memorable!

    I am a huge fan of Tina Turner, but I don't think you have to be to enjoy this movie! The movie is so much more than the music! IIs a great drama with some amazing performances and some dark dramatic scenes that are more disturbing than you may think!

    Angela Basset and Laurence fishburne were amazing! They really became the characters they were playing to the point where you almost forget you are watching actors and not the real Ike and Tina!

    The music were great and since I never got to experience Tina this movie is the closest i can get and it does a great job at it!

    Tina had a huge influence on music, me and all of us! Incredible artist that will never be forgotten! May she rest in peace!
    • and_mikkelsen
    • May 23, 2023
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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tina: Aşkın Bununla Ne İlgisi Var
    • Filming locations
      • El Paso, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,100,956
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,222,718
      • Jun 13, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,100,956
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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