What's Love Got to Do with It (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
What's Love Got to Do with It is a 1993 biographical drama directed by Brian Gibson, starring Demetrice Cheathon, Virginia Capers and Natalie Wilson. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $39.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is What's Love Got to Do with It About?
The premise of What's Love Got to Do with It without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the world of online dating, a filmmaker named Zoe chronicles her friend Kaz's experience with an arranged marriage. As Zoe observes Kaz’s journey across cultures, she reflects on her own search for love and the challenges of modern romance. The film explores the contrast between traditional courtship and contemporary dating, questioning whether established customs and genuine connection hold the answers to finding lasting love.
What's Love Got to Do with It Themes & Keywords
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- drug addict
- drug addiction
- domineering husband
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- dysfunctional marriage
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- music industry
- domestic violence
- based on autobiography
- title based on song
- 1970s
- 1960s
- african american
- marital abuse
- soul music
- marital rape
- based on true story
- african american family
- crying
- f rated
- tina turner character
- singer
- violence
- love
- abusive husband
- family relationships
- cameo appearance by real life subject
- rock 'n' roll
- falling in love
- question in title
- violent husband
- violence against a woman
- slapping
- recording studio
- rape victim
- kicked in the groin
- male female relationship
- first time sex
- crowd
- conjugal rape
- concert
- audience
- price of fame
- starting over
What's Love Got to Do with It Cast
Demetrice Cheathon leads the cast, with Virginia Capers and Natalie Wilson. Directed by Brian Gibson; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian Gibson
Also Starring in What's Love Got to Do with It
· 4 moreMore from Brian Gibson
More films directed by Brian Gibson, best-rated first: Poltergeist II: The Other Side, Styx - Caught In The Act, Still Crazy and The Josephine Baker Story.
What's Love Got to Do with It Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave What's Love Got to Do with It 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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What's Love Got to Do with It Plot Summary
What happens in What's Love Got to Do with It from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant city of London, aspiring filmmaker Zoe Stevenson embarks on a poignant journey to document the life and experiences of her British-Pakistani neighbors. Central to her focus is her childhood best friend, Kazim “Kaz” Khan, whose arranged marriage to a bride from Pakistan becomes the crux of her film. Kaz, played by Demetrice Cheathon, is unwavering in his belief that arranged marriages can indeed thrive, especially as he endeavors to keep his parents pleased.
Full summary
The whole story of What's Love Got to Do with It, scene by scene
What's Love Got to Do with It Box Office
What's Love Got to Do with It grossed $39.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.1M
- US & Canada
- $39.1M
What's Love Got to Do with It Awards & Nominations
What's Love Got to Do with It won 1 award from 3 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1994, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1994 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Angela Bassett
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Oscars 1994 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Laurence Fishburne
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Angela Bassett
What's Love Got to Do with It Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer What's Love Got to Do with It Official Trailer!
How Well Do You Know What's Love Got to Do with It?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Zoe Stevenson documenting throughout the movie?
Cars in What's Love Got to Do with It
19 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Stretched Limousine.
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1938 Ford V8 ½-Ton Pick-Up Minor role
What's Love Got to Do with It Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Tina - What's Love Got to Do with It” and “Tina”.
- Also known as
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- Tina - What's Love Got to Do with It
- Tina
- TINA/ティナ
- Eu
- Tina Turner
- Tina, la verdadera historia de Tina Turner
- Τίνα
- What's Love Got to Do with It?
- Peu importe l'amour
- 与爱何干
- טינה - מה זה בכלל קשור לאהבה
- Tina - A Verdadeira História de Tina Turner
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- На что способна любовь
- Тина
- Tina Whats Love Got to Do with It
- 어제 오늘 그리고 내일
- TINA ティナ
- 與愛何干
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What's Love Got to Do with It FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of What's Love Got to Do with It, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was What's Love Got to Do with It released?
What's Love Got to Do with It was released on June 25, 1993.
Who directed What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It was directed by Brian Gibson.
More films by Brian Gibson Who is in the cast of What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It stars Demetrice Cheathon, Virginia Capers and Natalie Wilson, among 8 credited actors.
How much did What's Love Got to Do with It make at the box office?
What's Love Got to Do with It grossed $39.1 million worldwide.
How is What's Love Got to Do with It rated?
What's Love Got to Do with It has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did What's Love Got to Do with It win?
What's Love Got to Do with It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1994.
Does What's Love Got to Do with It have a post-credit scene?
No. What's Love Got to Do with It has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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