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Respect (2021) · Cineora

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A LIESL TOMMY FILM

Respect

20212h 25mPG-13Movie

DramaHistoryMusic

IMDb6.6/ 10 · 19.8K votes

FIND OUT WHAT IT MEANS.

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

Uplifting
Inspiring
Bittersweet
Music
True story
Family

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a comfort rewatch and talking about after. Contains strong language and drug use.

DirectorLiesl Tommy

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.8 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

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

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