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I Can Only Imagine

2018·Movie
1h 50min·PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The song you know. The story you don't.

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.
Faith-Based DramaRedemption StoryFamily ReconciliationAbuse & ForgivenessInspirationalEmotional JourneyMusic-DrivenContemporary Christian Music

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Questions about I Can Only Imagine

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Where can I stream I Can Only Imagine legally?

I Can Only Imagine is included with a subscription to Pure Flix and Angel Studios in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Can Only Imagine worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Can Only Imagine rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is I Can Only Imagine?

1 h 50 min

I Can Only Imagine runs 1 h 50 min.

Is I Can Only Imagine based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Can Only Imagine?

Critics50
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate I Can Only Imagine higher (81) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was I Can Only Imagine a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$86 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $86 million worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.

What language is I Can Only Imagine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Can Only Imagine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Can Only Imagine in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.