

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
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Where is Respect streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Globoplay, Claro tv+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 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 currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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 Jennifer Hudson.
Is Respect worth watching?
Respect holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 465 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
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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 streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Respect on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Respect is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸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 465 ratings.











