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I Can Only Imagine streaming

2018 Movie United States Drama, Biography, Family, Music 110 min U
By: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin With: Kevin Downes, Dennis Quaid, Brody Rose, J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll

10-year-old Bart Millard lives with his mother and abusive father Arthur in Texas. One day his mother drops him off at a Christian camp where he meets Shannon. Upon his return from camp, Bart finds his mother has left and movers are removing her belongings. He angrily confronts his father, who denies that his abusiveness was the reason she left. Years later, in high school, Bart and Shannon are dating. Bart plays football to please his father, but is injured, breaking both ankles and ending his career. The only elective with openings is music class, so he reluctantly signs up..

Filmium rating
74%

Mood

Emotional
Hopeful
Inspiring
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Jon Erwin
Andrew Erwin
Bart Millard
Brent Mccorkle
Brody Rose
John Michael Finley
Kevin Downes
J. Michael Finley
Cloris Leachman
Madeline Carroll
Dennis Quaid
Gianna Simone

Adaptation

Based On True Story

Budget

Cost-Effective
Independent Film
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Emotional Storytelling
Realistic Portrayal

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Character Arc
Chronological
Faith-Based
Linear

Pace

Moderate Pace
Reflective
Steady

Runtime

Biographical Drama

Soundtrack

Christian Music
Christian Soundtrack
Inspirational Music
Inspirational Soundtrack
Original Songs

Style

Biographical
Character-Driven
Faith-Based

Time-Period

2018
Modern

Central Conflict

Abuse
Family Abuse
Forgiveness
Musical Success
Personal Struggle

Characters

Abusive Father
Bart Millard
Shannon

Ending

Bittersweet
Hopeful
Performance
Reconciliation
Redemptive
Uplifting

Historical Context

Contemporary
Faith-Based

Key Plot Points

Father'S Illness
Forgiveness
Music Career
Songwriting

Plot

Abusive Father
Father-Son Relationship
Forgiveness
Musical Journey
Redemption

Setting

Christian Camp
Nashville
Texas

Shooting Location

Nashville
Texas

Theme

Faith
Family Reconciliation
Forgiveness
Redemption

Genre

Biographical
Drama
Music
Musical

Audiences

Christian Audiences
Faith-Based Viewers
Families
Family
Music Lovers

Titles

I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine: Der Song meines Lebens
La Voix du Pardon
Si solo pudiera imaginar
Só Eu Posso Imaginar

Awards

Dove Award For Inspirational Film

Box Office Success

$86 Million Worldwide
Top Music Biopics

Critical Reception

Critic Consensus
Inspiring
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Successful Faith-Based Film

Ratings

Cinemascore A+

Reception

Award-Winning
Box Office Success
Christian Appeal
Mixed Reviews
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2018
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