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I Can Only Imagine

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2018 | 110 min | Music, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it made about 12 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (69% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $86 million worldwide on a $7 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 242K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin

  • J. Michael FinleyBart Millard
  • Madeline CarrollShannon
  • Dennis QuaidArthur
  • Trace AdkinsBrickell
  • Cloris LeachmanMemaw
  • Jason BurkeyMike
  • Mark FurzeNathan
  • Randy McDowellJim
  • Cole MarcusRobbie
  • Alexander DominguezKent