Amazing Grace (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, Amazing Grace is a music and documentary film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
Who’s in it. Amazing Grace stars Aretha Franklin as Herself (archive footage), James Cleveland as Himself (archive footage), C.L. Franklin as Himself (archive footage) and Bernard "Pretty" Purdie as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Amazing Grace has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amazing Grace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amazing Grace tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amazing Grace (2018)?
- In US, Amazing Grace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amazing Grace worth watching?
- Amazing Grace holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amazing Grace?
- Amazing Grace stars Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Chuck Rainey.
- When was Amazing Grace released?
- Amazing Grace was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.