Respect
"Find out what it means."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Respect is a drama/music film. directed by Liesl Tommy. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, and Marlon Wayans
Synopsis
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (450 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.2M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,217,372
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Bron Studios
- One Community
- Chislehurst Entertainment
- Harvey Mason Media
- Glickmania
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Respect?
Respect has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Respect released?
Respect was released on August 12, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Respect?
The main cast of Respect includes Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige.
Is Respect worth watching?
Respect has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 450 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.