

Respect
2021-08-12 · 145 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- Liesl Tommy
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, One Community, Chislehurst Entertainment, Harvey Mason Media, Glickmania
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 55,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 31,217,372
Top Cast
Jennifer HudsonAretha Franklin
Forest WhitakerC. L. Franklin
Marlon WayansTed White
Audra McDonaldBarbara Franklin
Mary J. BligeDinah Washington
Marc MaronJerry Wexler
Tituss BurgessReverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon SengblohErma Franklin
Hailey KilgoreCarolyn Franklin
Tate DonovanJohn Hammond
Skye Dakota TurnerAretha Franklin (young)
Heather HeadleyClara Ward
Leroy McClainCecil Franklin
Lodric D. CollinsSmokey Robinson
Brenda Nicole MoorerBrenda Franklin
Brandon GilpinTeenager
Tangela LargeGrieving Mother
Albert JonesKen Cunningham
Myk WatfordRick Hall
Gilbert Glenn BrownMartin Luther King Jr.Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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