I Can Only Imagine(2018)
“The song you know. The story you don't.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jon Erwin
Studio
Kevin Downes Productions
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$86M
Cast
J. Michael Finley
as Bart Millard
Madeline Carroll
as Shannon
Dennis Quaid
as Arthur
Trace Adkins
as Brickell
Cloris Leachman
as Memaw
Jason Burkey
as Mike
Mark Furze
as Nathan
Randy McDowell
as Jim
Cole Marcus
as Robbie
Alexander Dominguez
as Kent
Brody Rose
as Young Bart
Taegen Burns
as Young Shannon
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$86M
Production Companies
Kevin Downes Productions • Mission Pictures International • City on a Hill Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Can Only Imagine?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for I Can Only Imagine (2018).
What is I Can Only Imagine about?▼
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.
Who directed I Can Only Imagine?▼
I Can Only Imagine was directed by Jon Erwin and released in 2018. It is a music, drama film.
How long is I Can Only Imagine?▼
I Can Only Imagine has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in I Can Only Imagine?▼
The cast of I Can Only Imagine includes J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard, Madeline Carroll as Shannon, Dennis Quaid as Arthur, Trace Adkins as Brickell, Cloris Leachman as Memaw and more.
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