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I Can Only Imagine
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I Can Only Imagine

2018-02-14 · 110 min · ★ 7.5

Music · Drama

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.

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Directors
Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Production companies
Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, City on a Hill Productions, Imagine Rights, LD Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 86,086,881

Top Cast

J. Michael FinleyJ. Michael FinleyBart Millard
Madeline CarrollMadeline CarrollShannon
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidArthur
Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsBrickell
Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanMemaw
Jason BurkeyJason BurkeyMike
Mark FurzeMark FurzeNathan
Randy McDowellRandy McDowellJim
Cole MarcusCole MarcusRobbie
Alexander DominguezAlexander DominguezKent
Brody RoseBrody RoseYoung Bart
Taegen BurnsTaegen BurnsYoung Shannon
J.R. CaciaJ.R. CaciaRusty
Tanya ClarkeTanya ClarkeAdele
Nicole DuPortNicole DuPortAmy Grant
Jake B. MillerJake B. MillerMichael W. Smith
Priscilla C. ShirerPriscilla C. ShirerMrs. Fincher
Gianna SimoneGianna SimoneDr. Avondale
Joshua WalshJoshua WalshRoss
Mark Robert EllisCoach

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