

I Can Only Imagine
“The song you know. The story you don't.”
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.
Where to watch I Can Only Imagine in United States
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Where is I Can Only Imagine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Netflix, Globoplay, Netflix Standard with Ads, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine is a 2018 English-language music and drama film directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin. The cast is led by J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios.
I Can Only Imagine was produced by Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, and City on a Hill Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 14, 2018, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $86 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
- Writers
- Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
- Release date
- February 14, 2018
- OTT release
- June 5, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $86 million
- Production
- Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, City on a Hill Productions
I Can Only Imagine cast & crew
I Can Only Imagine was directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin and written by Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, and Brent McCorkle.
The cast features J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard, Madeline Carroll as Shannon, Dennis Quaid as Arthur, Trace Adkins as Brickell, Cloris Leachman as Memaw, and Jason Burkey as Mike.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kristopher S. Kimlin and it was produced by Kevin Downes.
Is I Can Only Imagine worth watching?
I Can Only Imagine holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 502 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, I Can Only Imagine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch I Can Only Imagine
In United States, you can stream I Can Only Imagine on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and BYUtv, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 5, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of I Can Only Imagine

J. Michael Finley
Bart Millard

Madeline Carroll
Shannon

Dennis Quaid
Arthur

Trace Adkins
Brickell

Cloris Leachman
Memaw

Jason Burkey
Mike

Mark Furze
Nathan

Randy McDowell
Jim

Cole Marcus
Robbie

Alexander Dominguez
Kent

Brody Rose
Young Bart

Taegen Burns
Young Shannon
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I Can Only Imagine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Can Only Imagine in United States?
I Can Only Imagine is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is I Can Only Imagine on Netflix?
Yes — I Can Only Imagine is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is I Can Only Imagine in?
I Can Only Imagine is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is I Can Only Imagine rated?
I Can Only Imagine is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 502 ratings.
▸When did I Can Only Imagine release on OTT?
I Can Only Imagine became available digitally on June 5, 2018.












