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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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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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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

[A] slickly assembled tale of redemption and reconciliation.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 8, 2018

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David Ehrlich

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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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Kul S I have always loved the song!J. Michael Finley had a solid performance as Bart Millard. Dennis Quaid's Arthur Millard in the flash back scenes was played so real i hated the character. Nicole DuPort as Amy Grant was stellar and makes me want to watch a whole movie with her as the lead playing Amy Grant.Really, though I understand showing the abuse, the flash back scenes are hard to watch. Pulled me out of the movie. The story was good. Had the setup and the struggle, the lose and the redemption. I wanted to root for Bart, but because this was a Bio flick, i already knew he succeeded, it made me not feel the possible worry of failure throughout.I would recommend watching this when you want to watch a movie with a feel good ending. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Walt S Terrific movie!Worth while spending time with this show.Plus great acting Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review 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 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review Holly S A história é bem bonita. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew Erwin Director Jon Erwin Director J. Michael Finley Bart Madeline Carroll Shannon Dennis Quaid Arthur Trace Adkins Brickell

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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
Producer: Kevin Downes, Cindy Bond, Daryl C. Lefever, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon
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
Runtime: 1h 50m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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