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Amazing Grace

2007Movie1 h 57 minPG

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic658.0Rotten Tomatoes68%85%

A cathartic, hopeful drama movie about politics and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Account
  • Political Activism
  • British Slave Trade
  • William Wilberforce
  • Moral Courage
  • Social Reform
  • Inspirational Story
  • Faith & Conviction

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Michael Apted
Written by
Steven Knight
Produced by
Patricia Heaton, Terrence Malick, David Hunt
Music by
David Arnold

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Facts

February 23, 2007 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
February 23, 2007
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Box office
$32 million
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Amazing Freaking Grace, Answers to the Name of God, Artistic License – Music +9

  • Amazing Freaking Grace
  • Answers to the Name of God
  • Artistic License – Music
  • The Atoner
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Insult Backfire
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Tears of Remorse
  • Gorgeous Period Dress
  • Wham Line
  • Nature Lover
  • Friend to All Living Things

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Amazing Grace?"

Questions about Amazing Grace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amazing Grace?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaAngel Studios

In the United States, Amazing Grace streams on Prime and Angel Studios, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Amazing Grace worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 65). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is Amazing Grace okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Amazing Grace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Amazing Grace use?

Amazing Freaking GraceAnswers to the Name of GodArtistic License – MusicThe AtonerHeel–Face TurnInsult BackfireFiery RedheadTears of RemorseGorgeous Period DressWham LineNature LoverFriend to All Living Thingsand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Amazing Freaking Grace, Answers to the Name of God, and Artistic License – Music.