Respect
Seen it?2021 | 145 min | Drama, Music, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (6.8 out of 10), though it had a box office loss. 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 history buffs. If you loved Dreamgirls or Elvis, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$31 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 195K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Liesl Tommy
- Jennifer HudsonAretha Franklin
- Forest WhitakerC. L. Franklin
- Marlon WayansTed White
- Audra McDonaldBarbara Franklin
- Mary J. BligeDinah Washington
- Marc MaronJerry Wexler
- Tituss BurgessReverend Dr. James Cleveland
- Saycon SengblohErma Franklin
- Hailey KilgoreCarolyn Franklin
- Tate DonovanJohn Hammond