

I Can Only Imagine
2018-02-14 · 110 min · ★ 7.5
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
- Production companies
- Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, City on a Hill Productions, Imagine Rights, LD Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 86,086,881
Top Cast
J. Michael FinleyBart Millard
Madeline CarrollShannon
Dennis QuaidArthur
Trace AdkinsBrickell
Cloris LeachmanMemaw
Jason BurkeyMike
Mark FurzeNathan
Randy McDowellJim
Cole MarcusRobbie
Alexander DominguezKent
Brody RoseYoung Bart
Taegen BurnsYoung Shannon
J.R. CaciaRusty
Tanya ClarkeAdele
Nicole DuPortAmy Grant
Jake B. MillerMichael W. Smith
Priscilla C. ShirerMrs. Fincher
Gianna SimoneDr. Avondale
Joshua WalshRossTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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