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Respect

2021·Movie·PG-13·145 min·6.8(465)

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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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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
#pop singer#biography#african american history#african american#african american musician

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

Jennifer Hudson

Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans

Ted White

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Dinah Washington

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess

Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Saycon Sengbloh

Saycon Sengbloh

Erma Franklin

Hailey Kilgore

Hailey Kilgore

Carolyn Franklin

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

John Hammond

Skye Dakota Turner

Skye Dakota Turner

Aretha Franklin (young)

Heather Headley

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.

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