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Respect

Respect

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Respect
  • Genres: Drama, Music, History
  • Release Date: 2021-08-12
  • Runtime: 145 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (430 votes)
  • Budget: $55,000,000
  • Revenue: $31,217,372
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, One Community, Chislehurst Entertainment, Harvey Mason Media, Glickmania
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.3043
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

as Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

as C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans

as Ted White

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

as Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

as Dinah Washington

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

as Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess

as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Saycon Sengbloh

Saycon Sengbloh

as Erma Franklin

Hailey Kilgore

Hailey Kilgore

as Carolyn Franklin

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

as John Hammond

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Trailers & Clips

Aretha Franklin's Got 4 Albums, But No Hits - Extended Preview

Screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson on Respect

RESPECT | The Origin of “Respect” Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | "Think" Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Teach You How to Demand Respect | MGM Studios

Keywords

pop singerbiographyafrican american historyafrican americanafrican american musician

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Respect?â–Ľ

Respect is a Drama, Music, History movie directed by . It was released on 2021-08-12.

Who are the main actors in Respect?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, .

Where can I watch Respect online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Respect is available.

Is Respect based on a true story?â–Ľ

Find out what it means.

What is the IMDb rating of Respect?â–Ľ

Respect has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 430 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Respect?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $55,000,000 and earned $31,217,372 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Respect?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, One Community, Chislehurst Entertainment, Harvey Mason Media, Glickmania. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Respect filmed?â–Ľ

Respect was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Respect?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Respect is 145 minutes.

Is Respect suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Respect?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Respect.

Does Respect have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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