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75% Critic Match
I Can Only Imagine
“The song you know. The story you don't.”
7.5 / 10• 2018• 1h 50m•PG• English
MusicDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
J. Michael Finley
Bart Millard
Lead
Madeline Carroll
Shannon
Dennis Quaid
Arthur
Trace Adkins
Brickell
Cloris Leachman
Memaw
Jason Burkey
Mike
Mark Furze
Nathan
Randy McDowell
Jim
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jon Erwin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. I Can Only Imagine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
