Respect
“Find out what it means.”
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Where to watch Respect in United States
Can I watch Respect in United States? Respect isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Respect streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Respect
Respect is a 2021 English-language drama, music and history film directed by Liesl Tommy. The cast is led by Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Respect was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, and One Community and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on August 12, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Liesl Tommy
- Writers
- Tracey Scott Wilson, Callie Khouri
- Release date
- August 12, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, One Community
Respect cast & crew
Respect was directed by Liesl Tommy and written by Tracey Scott Wilson and Callie Khouri.
The cast features Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington, and Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kris Bowers, cinematography is by Kramer Morgenthau, and it was produced by Jonathan Glickman and Stacey Sher.
Is Respect worth watching?
Respect holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 481 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and history, Respect is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Respect
Respect isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 Respect
Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
Ted White
Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headley
Clara Ward
Respect — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Respect in United States?
Respect is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Respect in?
Respect is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Respect?
Respect runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Respect rated?
Respect is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 481 ratings.
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