I Can Only Imagine

2018, Drama/Music, 1h 50m

33 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.

Cast & Crew

J. Michael Finley
Bart
Madeline Carroll
Shannon
Dennis Quaid
Arthur
Trace Adkins
Brickell
Cloris Leachman
Memaw
Jason Burkey
Mike
Mark Furze
Nathan
Randy McDowell
Jim
Cole Marcus
Robbie
Alexander Dominguez
Kent
Brody Rose
Young Bart
Taegen Burns
Young Shannon
J.R. Cacia
Rusty
Tanya Clarke
Adele
Nicole DuPort
Amy Grant
Jake B. Miller
Michael W. Smith
Priscilla C. Shirer
Mrs. Fincher
Gianna Simone
Dr. Avondale
Andrew Erwin
Director
Jon Erwin
Screenwriter
Brent McCorkle
Screenwriter
Jon Erwin
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Kevin Downes
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Cindy Bond
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Daryl Lefever
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Mickey Liddell
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Pete Shilaimon
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Travis Mann
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Jon Erwin
Executive Producer
Andrew Erwin
Executive Producer
Raymond Harris
Executive Producer
Scott Ellis
Executive Producer
Holley Ellis
Executive Producer
Bill Herren
Executive Producer
Tony Young
Executive Producer
Scott Brickell
Executive Producer
Simon Swart
Executive Producer
Michael Flaherty
Executive Producer
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