I Can Only Imagine

PG

Released Mar 16, 2018

1 hr. 50 min.

Biography

Drama

Music

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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.

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Critics Consensus

I Can Only Imagine's message will have the most impact among Christian audiences, but overall, its performances and storytelling represent a notable evolution in faith-based cinema.

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Audience Member

One of the best inspiring documentaries I’ve seen. A tale of tragedy (Mother leaving, abusive father) turned into triumph. The power of Christ can transform

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Joshua H

Just seen the the movie for the first time and man I don't think I've got the words. This is Christian Media at its finest, it's so powerful and emotional and yes let's just say I had something in eye's a few times. I mean obviously as Christian I'm biased but this is just fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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SkyRo P

#MovieReview #ICanOnlyImagine 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 The movie had me in tears from beginning to end. This man from MercyMe Music is living my exact life when i was a child. Bart Millard opened my eyes MercyMe showedthe world in the movie that everything is possible. Dreams are hardcore and this movie shows you how to hold them. The movie touches on the emotions of each person ao be prepared. #ICANONLYIMAGINE

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Holly S

A história é bem bonita.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Nother T

I saw this when first released and I have to say, few movies have touched me like this did. If you're from a dysfunctional family and it has ruined your outlook on life and people in your life, if you have deep rooted animosity toward family members who have made your life hell, watch this! By the end of the movie, I felt an enormous burden I'd been carrying for years lift, a burden of anger, hurt, and turmoil over my negative feelings. I'm not being simplistic, I'm being honest. The story line honestly made me re-evaluate how I had grabbed those negative feelings and hugged them close until they were ingrained in me. I've forgiven those in my past and have been working on rebuilding relationships before it's too late. I can't change the past, I can't change others, but I can change how I react to them in the future. See this movie and do some soul searching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Suzanne H

I loved this movie! Music is awesome! Beautiful story of perseverance and God's ability to change lives! Recommend 10/10!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Andrew Erwin

Director

Jon Erwin

Director

J. Michael Finley

Bart

Madeline Carroll

Shannon

Dennis Quaid

Arthur

Trace Adkins

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

[A] slickly assembled tale of redemption and reconciliation.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 8, 2018

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David Ehrlich

indieWire

Art can be affirmation, but affirmation cannot be art.

Rated: C-

Mar 21, 2018

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Peter Debruge

Variety

The movie works for the same reason the song does: It lightens the burden of the pain people are shouldering today, and gives them something to look forward to.

Mar 18, 2018

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

Fortunately, this trend in faith-based filmmaking seems to be shifting to a more real, lived faith. I Can Only Imagine is a good example of this shift...

Aug 24, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An inspirational drama that, unlike most faith-based endeavors, at least looks like a real movie rather than something even Ed Wood would have rejected.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 10, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

This is exactly what a faith-based film should be.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 11, 2020

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Executive Producer: Travis Mann, Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Raymond Harris, Scott Ellis, Holley Ellis, Bill Herren, Tony Young, Scott Brickell, Simon Swart, Michael Flaherty
Screenwriter: Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Distributor: Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Kevin Downes, Mission Pictures International, city on a hill productions
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Violence)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 16, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.5M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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