Amazing Grace
Seen it?2007 | 117 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Pursuit of Happyness or Sing Sing, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$32 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Ioan GruffuddWilliam Wilberforce
- Romola GaraiBarbara Spooner
- Ciarán HindsLord Tarleton
- Rufus SewellThomas Clarkson
- Youssou N'DourOlaudah Equiano
- Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Pitt
- Nicholas FarrellHenry Thornton
- Stephen Campbell MooreJames Stephen
- Toby JonesDuke of Clarence
- Bill PatersonLord Dundas