What's Love Got to Do with It
1993, English. Directed by Brian Gibson.
Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Brian GibsonDirector
- Angela BassettAnna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
- Laurence FishburneIke Turner
- Vanessa Bell CallowayJackie
- Jenifer LewisZelma Bullock
- Khandi AlexanderDarlene
- Richard T. JonesIke Turner Jr.
- Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung Anna Mae Bullock
- Chi McBrideFross
- Penny Johnson JeraldLorraine Taylor
- Phyllis Yvonne StickneyAlline Bullock
- Sherman AugustusReggie
- Cora Lee DayGrandma Georgiana
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kate Lanier
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $39M
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What What's Love Got to Do with It is based on
What's Love Got to Do with It is based on I, Tina (1986) by Tina Turner, published by William Morrow.
1986
I, Tina
By Tina Turner
Published by William Morrow
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What's Love Got to Do with It: quick answers
Is What's Love Got to Do with It worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 386 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does What's Love Got to Do with It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What's Love Got to Do with It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What's Love Got to Do with It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What's Love Got to Do with It is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What's Love Got to Do with It on?
What's Love Got to Do with It isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like What's Love Got to Do with It?
If you liked What's Love Got to Do with It, try Back to Black, Respect, Great Balls of Fire!.
Who directed What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) was directed by Brian Gibson and stars Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
What is What's Love Got to Do with It based on?
What's Love Got to Do with It is based on I, Tina (1986) by Tina Turner, published by William Morrow.