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I Can Only Imagine

  • 20182018
  • PGPG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
16K
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I Can Only Imagine (2018)
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The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
16K
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  • Directors
    • Andrew Erwin
    • Jon Erwin
  • Writers
    • Bart Millard(based on the life story of)
    • Jon Erwin(story by)
    • Brent McCorkle(story by)
  • Stars
    • J. Michael Finley
    • Madeline Carroll
    • Dennis Quaid
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  • Directors
    • Andrew Erwin
    • Jon Erwin
  • Writers
    • Bart Millard(based on the life story of)
    • Jon Erwin(story by)
    • Brent McCorkle(story by)
  • Stars
    • J. Michael Finley
    • Madeline Carroll
    • Dennis Quaid
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 319User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations

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    J. Michael Finley
    J. Michael Finley
    • Bartas Bart
    Madeline Carroll
    Madeline Carroll
    • Shannonas Shannon
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Arthuras Arthur
    Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins
    • Brickellas Brickell
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Memawas Memaw
    Jason Burkey
    Jason Burkey
    • Mikeas Mike
    Mark Furze
    Mark Furze
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Randy McDowell
    Randy McDowell
    • Jimas Jim
    Cole Marcus
    Cole Marcus
    • Robbieas Robbie
    Alexander Dominguez
    Alexander Dominguez
    • Kentas Kent
    Brody Rose
    Brody Rose
    • Young Bartas Young Bart
    Taegen Burns
    Taegen Burns
    • Young Shannonas Young Shannon
    J.R. Cacia
    J.R. Cacia
    • Rustyas Rusty
    Tanya Clarke
    Tanya Clarke
    • Adeleas Adele
    Nicole DuPort
    Nicole DuPort
    • Amy Grantas Amy Grant
    Jake B. Miller
    Jake B. Miller
    • Michael W. Smithas Michael W. Smith
    Priscilla C. Shirer
    Priscilla C. Shirer
    • Mrs. Fincheras Mrs. Fincher
    Gianna Simone
    Gianna Simone
    • Dr. Avondaleas Dr. Avondale
    • Directors
      • Andrew Erwin
      • Jon Erwin
    • Writers
      • Bart Millard(based on the life story of)
      • Jon Erwin(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Brent McCorkle(story by) (screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dennis Quaid's twins are extras in the diner scene. His daughter is the one that points towards Quaid's character during his health incident.
    • Goofs
      Young Bart is handed the U2 album The Joshua Tree (1987) in 1985.
    • Quotes

      Brickell: What is the name of your band again?

      Bart: It is "Mercy Me". Because when I told my Memaw that we were starting a band, she was like "Mercy me, get a real job!" And I was like: "Oh, Memaw."

      [groaning]

      Bart: And the guys were like "Did she really say that?" and I was like "Yeah, we have to name the band Mercy Me". So we called it.

    • Crazy credits
      Epilogue:  "I can only imagine was released as the breakout single to MercyMe's first studio album, Almost There. The album is now certified triple platinum.  Bart proposed to Shannon at Camp Glorietta. They were married November 8, 1997.  The week Bart received his last check from his father, I Can Only Imagine became the number one Christian song in America.  It is now the best-selling, most-played Christian single of all time.  Scott Brickell manages MercyMe to this day. His home property is called 'Imagine Acres.' Bart and his mom have grown closer over the years. Today, she is her son's biggest fan.  MercyMe has gone on to record 21 number 1 hit songs...and counting.  On February 2nd, 2017, Bart had a chance to share his story with the President, Vice President, members of the House and Congress, and world leaders."
    • Connections
      Referenced in Midnight Screenings: I Can Only Imagine (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      We're a Band
      Written by Barry Blair, Mark Stuart, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss

      Performed by Audio Adrenaline

      Courtesy of Capitol Christian Music Group

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews319

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    Top review
    7/10
    A Step Forward for Christian Cinema
    I grew up watching Christian cinema like the Veggie Tales Movies, McGee and Me, Adventures in Odyssey, and, one of my favorites, "Left Behind" (2000). As I matured as a person and a filmgoer, I realized more and more that these films that I was raised on, just because they perpetuated the same morals and worldview I had, were not inherently good films. They were filled with hokey over-the-top acting, and almost all of their messages could be boiled down to one topic: the world is a sinful place, and as Christians, we need to be on our guard. Now, this message in it of itself is not a bad message. It's a good message to preach, but unfortunately that's how the films came off: preachy. This film, while still a little didactic and sure of itself, is two steps ahead of the films I grew up watching. It's not perfect by a long shot, but it's better than most of the Christian films I've seen, and that right there gives me a lot of hope for Christian cinema. This film knows who its audience is, and it panders to them, but not as much as I've seen other Christian films do. As I said at the top of this review: this is a better Christian film than I'm used to seeing. That being said, this is not the pinnacle of Christian filmmaking. We can do better, and we should do better.
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    • May 14, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Можу тільки уявити
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kevin Downes Productions
      • Mission Pictures International
      • City on a Hill Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $83,482,352
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,108,914
      • Mar 18, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,086,881
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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