Respect

PG-13

Released Aug 13, 2021

2 hr. 25 min.

Biography

Drama

Music

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Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

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Critics Consensus

This standard-issue biopic falls shy of its subject's transcendent brilliance, but Jennifer Hudson's starring performance absolutely commands Respect.

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Audience Consensus

Much like the Queen of Soul herself, Respect serves up a powerhouse performance that holds nothing back and leaves audiences wanting more.

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Bridget

Fantastic... Jennifer Hudson amazing!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/21

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Johnny L

It was so real and I still am weepy eyed. I pray all the women who suffer through abuse. May God give you strength.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/21

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Sue

Great background of her life and ends with live performance by Aretha.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/21

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Estaire P

Music and singing were amazing! Tells the real story!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/21

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Charles Harris

The movie was excellent. I love the storyline and the acting was an Oscar performance by Jennifer Hudson. I learn so much about the life of Aretha Franklin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/21

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LA Vaughan

The movie was fantastic. Unfortunately, the movie goers behind me sang along with the movie. It was an annoying distraction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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Liesl Tommy

Director

Jennifer Hudson

Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker

Rev. C.L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans

Ted White

Audra McDonald

Barbara Franklin

Marc Maron

Jerry Wexler

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Michael Blackmon

BuzzFeed News

The film touches upon the major moments of Franklin's life, but does not coalesce into a fulfilling narrative.

Dec 17, 2021

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The film soars whenever the music takes over, as it does for large chunks of the action. But the backstage story is less exhilarating. Franklin had a life as big as her personality.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2021

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Jonathan Romney

Uncut Magazine [UK]

[Jennifer Hudson is] a winning presence, the expertise and exuberance with which she recreates the great songs at least distinguishing Respect as a superior jukebox tribute.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 1, 2021

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Tyler Strandberg

InSession Film

While Jennifer Hudson is an incredible performer, I was worried that this would feel too formulaic to be enjoyable. I came out blown away and incredibly emotionally moved...

Rated: B+

Jul 19, 2023

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

Sadly, this particular example of a biopic does not find itself possessing an extraordinary execution to make it a singularly accomplished effort.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 5, 2022

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Carla Monfort

Espinof

The portrait of the singer does not risk too much, tiptoes through the edges of her biography and conforms to a fairly conventional script that, none the less, has a good rhythm... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

May 19, 2022

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Synopsis

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

Director: Liesl Tommy
Executive Producer: Jennifer Hudson, Liesl Tommy, Sue Baden-Powell, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth
Screenwriter: Tracey Scott Wilson
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Creative Wealth Media Finance, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Glickmania, BRON Creative
Rating: PG-13 (Racial Epithets|Mature Thematic Content|Violence|Smoking|Strong Language|Suggestive Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.3M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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