Cast
Jennifer Hudson
as Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
as C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
as Ted White
Audra McDonald
as Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
as Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
as Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
as Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
as Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
as John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turner
as Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headley
as Clara Ward
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Bron Studios • One Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Respect?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Respect (2021).
What is Respect about?▼
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Who directed Respect?▼
Respect was directed by Liesl Tommy and released in 2021. It is a drama, music, history film.
How long is Respect?▼
Respect has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Respect?▼
The cast of Respect includes Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington and more.
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