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I Can Only Imagine (2018)

โ€œThe song you know. The story you don't.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 516 votes 1h 50m pg DramaMusic

#38 of 328 films from 2018 #730 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin ยท Written by Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle, Alex Cramer

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Overview

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

Cast

J. Michael Finleyas Bart Millard
Dennis Quaidas Arthur
Cloris Leachmanas Memaw
Brody Roseas Young Bart
Madeline Carrollas Shannon
Gianna Simoneas Dr. Avondale
Kevin Downesas Singleton
Jason Burkeyas Mike
Rhoda Griffisas Jen
Tanya Clarkeas Adele
Nicole DuPortas Amy Grant
Priscilla C. Shireras Mrs. Fincher
Taegen Burnsas Young Shannon
Trace Adkinsas Brickell

Facts

Release dateFebruary 14, 2018
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$86,086,881 (12.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt6450186

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Questions

How long is I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is I Can Only Imagine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 516 votes, which places it #38 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 89%) and #730 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine was directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I Still Believe (2020).
Who stars in I Can Only Imagine?
J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard; Dennis Quaid as Arthur; Cloris Leachman as Memaw; Brody Rose as Young Bart; Madeline Carroll as Shannon; Gianna Simone as Dr. Avondale.
What is I Can Only Imagine rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Can Only Imagine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8723.

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