Amazing Grace (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Amazing Grace is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Michael Apted, starring Michael Gambon, Albert Finney and Ioan Gruffudd. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $32.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amazing Grace About?
The premise of Amazing Grace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Filmed in 1972, this concert film captures legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. During the recording of her live album, Franklin performs a powerful selection of gospel songs, showcasing her incredible vocal talent and deeply spiritual connection to the music. The performance moves the congregation and offers a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in both Franklin’s career and the history of gospel music.
Amazing Grace Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christian feminism
- slave trade
- abolition
- slave ship
- slavery
- religion
- pregnancy
- cook
- british empire
- politician
- activism
- civil rights
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- amazing grace hymn
- british parliament
- abolitionist
- based on true story
- social justice
- faith
- animal rights
- evangelical
- former slave
- slave
- olaudah equiano
- mentor
- hymn
- 19th century
- bagpipes
- whipping
- sugar
- revolution
- rabbit
- opium
- minister
- legless man
- house of commons
- horse
- garden
- friend
- friendship
- evangelical christianity
- dying
- church
- chicken
- singing
- petition
- shackles
- politics
- human rights
- french revolution
- colitis
Amazing Grace Cast
Michael Gambon leads the cast, with Albert Finney and Ioan Gruffudd. Directed by Michael Apted.
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Director Michael Apted
More from Michael Apted
More films directed by Michael Apted, best-rated first: 42: Forty Two Up, 56 Up, 49 Up and 63 Up.
Amazing Grace Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Amazing Grace 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 99% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 69% User score
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Amazing Grace Plot Summary
What happens in Amazing Grace from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie opens with Wilberforce, who is gravely ill, taking a respite in the tranquil setting of Bath, Somerset, accompanied by his cousin, Henry Thornton. It is here that he is introduced to his future spouse, Barbara Spooner. Initially reluctant to share his life’s story, Barbara encourages him to open up about his past. The film then transitions back 15 years to 1782, where we witness William as an ambitious and popular Member of Parliament. He is rallied by close friends, such as William Pitt, Thomas Clarkson, and Hannah More, to tackle the perilous issue of the British slave trade.
Full summary
The whole story of Amazing Grace, scene by scene
Amazing Grace Box Office
Amazing Grace grossed $32.1 million worldwide. $21.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10.9 million (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.1M
- US & Canada
- $21.3M
- International
- $10.9M
Amazing Grace Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Amazing Grace.
How Well Do You Know Amazing Grace?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What illness is Wilberforce suffering from at the beginning of the film?
Amazing Grace Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “奇异恩典” and “Der Mann, der die Welt veränderte”.
- Also known as
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- 奇异恩典
- Der Mann, der die Welt veränderte
- Özgürlüğün Şarkısı
- Удивительная легкость
- 奇异的恩典
- A szabadság himnusza
- Nezlomná vůle
- Głos wolności
- רוחות של חופש
- Ο Δρόμος για την Ελευθερία
- Jornada Pela Liberdade
- Небесна милост
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- 어메이징 그레이스
- Цудоўна ласка
- Bunăvoință uimitoare
- Sublime gracia
- 奇異恩典
- สู้เพื่ออิสรภาพหัวใจทาส
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Movies Like Amazing Grace
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Amazing Grace, The Amazing Grace and Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul.
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Amazing Grace 2018 -
The Amazing Grace 2006 -
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul 2019 -
Grace Unplugged 2013 -
Say Amen, Somebody 1982 -
Hallelujah 1929 -
Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968 1968 -
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia 2021 -
Respect 2021 -
Southern Gospel 2023 -
Selma, Lord, Selma 1999 -
Band of Angels 1957
Amazing Grace FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Amazing Grace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Amazing Grace released?
Amazing Grace was released on February 23, 2007.
Who directed Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace was directed by Michael Apted.
More films by Michael Apted Who is in the cast of Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace stars Michael Gambon, Albert Finney and Ioan Gruffudd.
How much did Amazing Grace make at the box office?
Amazing Grace grossed $32.1 million worldwide ($21.3 million domestic, $10.9 million international).
How is Amazing Grace rated?
Amazing Grace has 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Amazing Grace have a post-credit scene?
No. Amazing Grace has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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