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Respect

2021-08-12 · 145 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Music · History

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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Directors
Liesl Tommy
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, One Community, Chislehurst Entertainment, Harvey Mason Media, Glickmania
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 31,217,372

Top Cast

Jennifer HudsonJennifer HudsonAretha Franklin
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerC. L. Franklin
Marlon WayansMarlon WayansTed White
Audra McDonaldAudra McDonaldBarbara Franklin
Mary J. BligeMary J. BligeDinah Washington
Marc MaronMarc MaronJerry Wexler
Tituss BurgessTituss BurgessReverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon SengblohSaycon SengblohErma Franklin
Hailey KilgoreHailey KilgoreCarolyn Franklin
Tate DonovanTate DonovanJohn Hammond
Skye Dakota TurnerSkye Dakota TurnerAretha Franklin (young)
Heather HeadleyHeather HeadleyClara Ward
Leroy McClainLeroy McClainCecil Franklin
Lodric D. CollinsLodric D. CollinsSmokey Robinson
Brenda Nicole MoorerBrenda Nicole MoorerBrenda Franklin
Brandon GilpinBrandon GilpinTeenager
Tangela LargeTangela LargeGrieving Mother
Albert JonesAlbert JonesKen Cunningham
Myk WatfordMyk WatfordRick Hall
Gilbert Glenn BrownGilbert Glenn BrownMartin Luther King Jr.

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